Data Zone
The site was identified as internationally important for bird conservation in 2014 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westland Petrel Procellaria westlandica | EN | breeding (1974–2008) | 9,500–15,000 birds | A1, A4ii |
| Spotted Shag Phalacrocorax punctatus | LC | breeding (1969–2011) | 2,400–3,030 birds | A4ii |
| Year | Protected Area | Designation (management category) | % coverage of IBA |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Punakaiki | Marine Reserve (Ia) | 8 |
| Habitat | % of IBA | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Marine Neritic | 100 |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: West Coast South Island (North) (offshore) (New Zealand). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/west-coast-south-island-(north)-(offshore)-iba-new-zealand on 23/12/2024.