Data Zone
The site was identified as internationally important for bird conservation in 2001 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roseate Tern Sterna dougallii | LC | breeding (2001) | 600–1,000 birds | A4i |
| Greater Crested Tern Thalasseus bergii | LC | breeding (2001) | 200 birds | A4i |
| Year | Protected Area | Designation (management category) | % coverage of IBA |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | Penghu County Wang-an Island Green Turtle Nesting Refuge | 野生動物保護區 (IV) | 10 |
| Habitat | % of IBA | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Marine Coastal/Supratidal | major (>10) | |
| Marine Neritic | major (>10) |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Southern Sea Islets (Taiwan, China). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/southern-sea-islets-iba-taiwan-china on 23/12/2024.