Data Zone
Country/territory: Kiribati
IBA criteria met: A1, A2, A4i (2012)
For more information about IBA criteria, please click here
Area: 1,220 hectares (12.20 km2)
| IBA conservation status | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Year of assessment (most recent) | State (condition) | Pressure (threat) | Response (action) |
| 2012 | not assessed | medium | very low |
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Site description (2007 baseline)
Teraina is a low-lying coral island and the northernmost member of the Line Islands.
Key biodiversity
The island has a seabird colony and also is part of the Northern Line Islands EBA, holding the highest numbers of Kiritimati Reed-Warbler in the EBA.
Non-bird biodiversity: Green turtles nest in small numbers.
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Teraina (Washington Island) (Kiribati). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/teraina-(washington-island)-iba-kiribati on 22/12/2024.