Data Zone
The site was identified as internationally important for bird conservation in 1996 because it was regularly supporting significant populations of the species listed below, meeting ('triggering') IBA criteria.
Populations meeting IBA criteria ('trigger species') at the site:| Species | Red List | Season (year/s of estimate) | Size | IBA criteria |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pallid Harrier Circus macrourus | NT | passage (-) | present | A1 |
| Year | Protected Area | Designation (management category) | % coverage of IBA |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Senkelle Swayne's Hartebeest | Sanctuary (II) | 100 |
| Land use | % of IBA |
|---|---|
| agriculture | - |
| forestry | - |
| nature conservation and research | - |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Senkele Sanctuary (Ethiopia). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/senkele-sanctuary-iba-ethiopia on 26/12/2024.