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Site description (2008 baseline):
Site location and context
The Walebing IBA supports at least 1% of the breeding population of Carnaby's Black-Cockatoo, with nesting trees distributed over two private properties in the vicinity of Walebing in the northern wheatbelt of Western Australia. The IBA boundaries are defined by known areas of suitable nesting habitat. Future surveys may identify other adjacent or nearby areas supporting cockatoos that can be included in the IBA at a later time. The Walebing IBA is comprised of a number of fragments of native vegetation together with scattered paddock trees and small clusters of trees that provide nesting habitat. The IBA consists of all suitable native vegetation and isolated nesting trees within the identified area. Pasture, crops, non-native plants and weed populations are excluded from the IBA. The area has a Mediterranean climate.
Other birds have not been documented for this IBA.
Pressure/threats to key biodiversity
Exclusion of stock and native herbivores by fencing and weed control around nesting trees and in native vegetation to promote regeneration. Nest hollow repair and nest competitor control. Planting appropriate native food plant species near nesting areas.
Conservation responses/actions for key biodiversity
The Birds Australia Carnaby's Black-Cockatoo Recovery Project actively works with the landholders to monitor Carnaby's Black-Cockatoo and encourage conservation actions. All major remnants in the IBA have been fenced and some revegetation undertaken between nesting trees. Cockatoos are monitored annually. Private landholders are negotiating nature conservation covenants to protect native vegetation in the IBA in perpetuity.
None.
The IBA crosses two private properties.
Site access / Land-owner requests
Contact Birds Australia Western Australia's Carnaby's Black-Cockatoo Recovery Project for access details related to private land.
Cheryl Gole (WWF-Australia and Birds Australia Western Australia) and Dejan Stojanovic (Birds Australia) prepared the nomination. Kellie Mantle, Rick Dawson and Peter Mawson (Department of Environment and Conservation) kindly provided mapping assistance, data and comments. Private landholders provided assistance and support.
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Walebing (Australia). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/walebing-iba-australia on 22/11/2024.
