Data Zone
The site was identified as internationally important for bird conservation in 2004 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pale-capped Pigeon Columba punicea | VU | resident (2004) | present | A1, A3 |
| Year | Protected Area | Designation (management category) | % coverage of IBA |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | Mu Ko Chumphon | Marine National Park (II) | 83 |
| Habitat | % of IBA | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | - | Mangrove forest (tropical) |
| Marine Intertidal | - | |
| Marine Neritic | - |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Thung Kha (Thailand). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/thung-kha-iba-thailand on 23/12/2024.