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 IBA criteria.
Populations meeting IBA criteria ('key species') at the site:Species | Red List | Season (year/s of estimate) | Size | IBA criteria |
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Nicobar Scrubfowl Megapodius nicobariensis | VU | resident (2004) | present | A1, A2 |
Andaman Woodpigeon Columba palumboides | NT | resident (2004) | present | A2 |
Andaman Cuckoo-Dove Macropygia rufipennis | LC | resident (2004) | present | A2 |
Andaman Boobook Ninox affinis | LC | resident (2004) | present | A2 |
Nicobar Sparrowhawk Accipiter butleri | VU | resident (2004) | present | A1, A2 |
Nicobar Bulbul Ixos nicobariensis | NT | resident (2004) | present | A1, A2 |
White-headed Starling Sturnia erythropygia | LC | resident (2004) | present | A2 |
Ideally the conservation status of the IBA will have been checked regularly since the site was first identified in 2004. The most recent assessment (2013) is shown below.
IBA conservation status | |||
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Year of assessment | State | Pressure | Response |
2013 | near favourable | very high | medium |
Whole site assessed? | State assessed by | Accuracy of information | |
yes | habitat | unknown |
State (condition of the key species' populations) | |||||
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Species | Actual vs Reference (units) | % remaining | Result | ||
Nicobar Scrubfowl Megapodius nicobariensis | 64 / 1,200 (individuals) | 6 | not assessed |
State (condition of the key species' habitats) | |||
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Habitat | Quantity (% remaining) | Quality (% carrying capacity) | Result |
Forest | good (>90%) | moderate (70–90%) | near favourable |
Pressure (threats to the key species and/or their habitats) | ||||
---|---|---|---|---|
Threat | Timing | Scope | Severity | Result |
Human intrusions and disturbance | happening now | whole population/area (>90%) | rapid deterioration (>30% over 3 generations) | very high |
Response (conservation actions taken for the key species and/or their habitats) | |||
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Designation | Planning | Action | Result |
Whole area of site (>90%) covered by appropriate conservation designation | A comprehensive and appropriate management plan exists that aims to maintain or improve the populations of qualifying bird species | Unknown | medium |
Year | Protected Area | Designation (management category) | % coverage of IBA |
---|---|---|---|
1977 | Tillongchang Island | Sanctuary (IV) | 100 |
Habitat | % of IBA | Habitat detail |
---|---|---|
Artificial/Terrestrial | - | |
Forest | - | |
Grassland | - | |
Marine Coastal/Supratidal | - |
Land use | % of IBA |
---|---|
agriculture | - |
fisheries/aquaculture | - |
forestry | - |
nature conservation and research | - |
tourism/recreation | - |
urban/industrial/transport | - |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2025) Important Bird Area factsheet: Tillangchong, Camorta, Katchal, Nancowry and Trinkat (India). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/tillangchong-camorta-katchal-nancowry-and-trinkat-iba-india on 12/01/2025.