Data Zone
Country/territory: Australia
IBA criteria met: A1, A4i (2009)
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Area: 12,985 hectares (129.85 km2)
| IBA conservation status | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Year of assessment (most recent) | State (condition) | Pressure (threat) | Response (action) |
| 2019 | very poor | high | medium |
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Site summary
This coastal shallow lake system has extensive sea-grass beds which attract large numbers of waterbirds, including more than 1% of the world population of Sharp-tailed Sandpipers and Chestnut Teal. The adjacent forests support the endangered Swift Parrot and Regent Honeyeater in the non-breeding season.
Acknowledgements
The nomination was prepared by Alan Morris. Bird data supplied by Birding NSW Central Coast group. Protected Area data supplied by Glenn Gifford of NSW Parks. Wyong Council commissioned a report which includes bird conservation (Roberts & Dickinson 2005).
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Tuggerah (Australia). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/tuggerah-iba-australia on 24/12/2024.