Data Zone
The site was identified as internationally important for bird conservation in 2009 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carnaby's Black-cockatoo Zanda latirostris | EN | breeding (2003–2008) | 15–20 nests | A1, A3 |
| Western Corella Cacatua pastinator | LC | resident (2007–2008) | abundant | A2, A3 |
| Regent Parrot Polytelis anthopeplus | LC | resident (2007–2008) | uncommon | A3 |
| Rufous Treecreeper Climacteris rufus | LC | resident (2007–2008) | frequent | A3 |
| Blue-breasted Fairywren Malurus pulcherrimus | LC | resident (2007–2008) | uncommon | A3 |
Ideally the conservation status of the IBA will have been checked regularly since the site was first identified in 2009. The most recent assessment (2008) is shown below.
| IBA conservation status | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Year of assessment | State | Pressure | Response |
| 2008 | not assessed | high | not assessed |
| Whole site assessed? | State assessed by | Accuracy of information | |
| yes | unset | - | |
| Pressure (threats to the trigger species and/or their habitats) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Threat | Timing | Scope | Severity | Result |
| Natural system modifications | happening now | whole area/population (>90%) | slow but significant deterioration | high |
| Invasive and other problematic species and genes | happening now | whole area/population (>90%) | slow but significant deterioration | high |
| Agricultural expansion and intensification | happening now | some of area/population (10-49%) | slow but significant deterioration | medium |
| Response (conservation actions taken for the trigger species and/or their habitats) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Designation | Planning | Action | Result |
| Not assessed | Not assessed | Not assessed | not assessed |
| Habitat | % of IBA | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | major (>10) | Eucalypt woodlands |
| Artificial/Terrestrial | minor (<10) | Arable land; Improved grassland & pasture |
| Land use | % of IBA |
|---|---|
| nature conservation and research | major (>10) |
| agriculture | minor (<10) |
| rangeland/pastureland | minor (<10) |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2025) Important Bird Area factsheet: Walebing (Australia). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/walebing-iba-australia on 03/01/2025.