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 IBA criteria.
Populations meeting IBA criteria ('key species') at the site:| Species | Red List | Season (year/s of estimate) | Size | IBA criteria |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White-eyed Gull Larus leucophthalmus | LC | breeding (-) | 75 breeding pairs | A1, A4i |
| Sooty Falcon Falco concolor | VU | breeding (-) | 10 breeding pairs | A4ii |
| Year | Protected Area | Designation (management category) | % coverage of IBA |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | Elba | Multiple Use Management Area (VI) | 100 |
| 2003 | Wadi El-Gemal - Hamata | متنزه وطني (II) | 100 |
| Land use | % of IBA |
|---|---|
| nature conservation and research | - |
| tourism/recreation | - |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2025) Important Bird Area factsheet: Wadi Gimal island (Egypt). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/wadi-gimal-island-iba-egypt on 25/01/2025.