Data Zone
The site was identified as internationally important for bird conservation in 1999 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White-eyed Gull Larus leucophthalmus | LC | breeding (-) | min 50 pairs | A1, A4i |
| Year | Protected Area | Designation (management category) | % coverage of IBA |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Ras Mohammed | متنزه وطني (II) | 100 |
| 1983 | Tiran and Sanafir Islands | National Park (II) | 100 |
| Land use | % of IBA |
|---|---|
| military | - |
| nature conservation and research | - |
| tourism/recreation | - |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Tiran island (Egypt). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/tiran-island-iba-egypt on 27/12/2024.