Data Zone
Country/territory: Australia
IBA criteria met: A1, A2, A3, A4ii (2009)
For more information about IBA criteria, please click here
Area: 7,245 ha
| IBA conservation status | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Year of assessment (most recent) | State (condition) | Pressure (threat) | Response (action) |
| 2019 | very unfavourable | high | negligible |
| For more information about IBA monitoring, please click here | |||
Site summary
The Lakes (Western Australia) IBA supports at least 370 Baudin’s Black-Cockatoo in non-breeding season roost sites and associated habitat within foraging range of roost sites and small to moderate numbers of Carnaby's Black-Cockatoo in the non-breeding season. The IBA also supports five biome-restricted species.
Acknowledgements
Cheryl Gole (WWF-Australia and Birds Australia Western Australia) prepared the nomination. Kellie Mantle (Department of Environment and Conservation) provided mapping assistance. The Forest Cockatoos Recovery Team (Department of Environment and Conservation) provided input on thresholds for Baudin's Black-Cockatoo. Tony Kirkby and Ron Johnstone (Western Australian Museum) provided invaluable advice, support and data.
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: The Lakes (Western Australia) (Australia). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/the-lakes-(western-australia)-iba-australia on 25/11/2024.