Data Zone
The site was identified as important in 2018 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 List1 | Season | Year(s) | Size | IBA criteria |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adelie Penguin Pygoscelis adeliae | LC | breeding | 2011 | 71,500 breeding pairs | A4ii |
| Chinstrap Penguin Pygoscelis antarcticus | LC | breeding | 2011 | 47,000 breeding pairs | A4ii |
1. The current IUCN Red List category. The category at the time of the IBA criteria assessment (2018) may differ.
| Year | Protected Area | Designation | % overlap with IBA |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | South Georgia and South Sandwich Islands Marine Protected Area | Marine Protected Area | 100 |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: South Sandwich Islands Marine South (South Georgia & the South Sandwich Islands). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/south-sandwich-islands-marine-south-iba-south-georgia-&-the-south-sandwich-islands on 25/11/2024.