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Site description (2014 baseline):
IBA Trigger species: Chatham Island Shag, Pitt Island Shag, Chatham Snipe.
Besides the trigger species the following species are confirmed or likely to be breeding: Little Penguin, Black-winged petrel, Sooty Shearwater, Subantarctic Little Shearwater, Broad-billed Prion, Fairy Prion, White-faced Storm Petrel, Grey-backed Petrel, Common Diving Petrel, Brown Skua, Southern Black-backed Gull, Red-billed Gull, White-fronted Tern, Chatham island Pipit, Chatham Island Warbler, Redpoll, Starling.
Pressure/threats to key biodiversity
The islands are pest and disease-free and access is strictly limited. However, reinvasion is a threat, particularly from any landing parties.
Human disturbance – No
Predation by alien species – No
Habitat loss or degradation – No
Contamination – No
Natural disaster – No
Other – No
None
The Star Keys Motuhope are Maori/privately owned and access is strictly limited.
Site access / Land-owner requests
The Star Keys Motuhope are Maori/privately owned and access is strictly limited.
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Star Keys Motuhope (New Zealand). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/star-keys-motuhope-iba-new-zealand on 23/12/2024.
