Data Zone
Country/territory: Japan
IBA criteria met: A4i (2004)
For more information about IBA criteria, please click here
Area: 331 hectares (3.31 km2)
| IBA conservation status | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Year of assessment (most recent) | State (condition) | Pressure (threat) | Response (action) |
| 2015 | moderate | low | medium |
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Site description (2007 baseline)
It is one of the largest breeding sites of Great Cormorant in Japan. Great Cormorants have occurred in this site since around 1829 and they were historically well protected because their droppings could be utilized as fertilizer. Around 12.17 ha of the area surrounding Unoyama has been designated as a National Natural Monument for the breeding colony of Great Cormorant.
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Unoyama (Japan). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/unoyama-iba-japan on 23/12/2024.