Data Zone
Country/territory: United Arab Emirates
IBA criteria met: A1, A4, B2a, B3a (2017)
For more information about IBA criteria, please click here
Area: 205 hectares (2.05 km2)
| IBA conservation status | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Year of assessment (most recent) | State (condition) | Pressure (threat) | Response (action) |
| 2017 | good | high | very low |
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Site description (2017 baseline)
Several offshore islands near Sir Bani Yas.
Key biodiversity
The islands are important for breeding Socotra Cormorant and Osprey in winter and for White-cheeked Terns, Bridled Terns and Lesser Crested Terns that breed in summer.
Acknowledgements
Data-sheet compiled by Shahid Bashir Khan, Dr Salim Javed, Shakeel Ahmed (EAD).
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Sir Bani Yas Islands (United Arab Emirates). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/sir-bani-yas-islands-iba-united-arab-emirates on 23/12/2024.