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close| Location | Somalia, Woqooyi Galbeed |
| Central coordinates | 43o 28.00' East 11o 28.00' North |
| IBA criteria | A1, A4i, A4iii |
| Area | 690 ha |
| Altitude | 0 - 7m |
| Year of IBA assessment | 2001 |
Ornithological information See Box for key species. There is no recent information, but Larus leucophthalmus bred in thousands on both islands during the first half of the twentieth century. In addition to those listed below, breeding species reported in the past include Sula leucogaster, Larus hemprichii, Sterna repressa (several hundred), S. bergii and S. bengalensis (less than 1,000 of the latter two combined). Sula dactylatra has also been reported from Jasiira Ceebaad as have colonies of Egretta gularis and Platalea leucorodia from Sacaada Diin. Numerous species of Palearctic migrant waders and waterfowl also occur seasonally.
Site description The site consists of two adjacent islands in the Gulf of Aden, close to the border with Djibouti in the extreme north-west of the country. Jasiira Ceebaad (Aibat island) (c.150 ha) lies 16 km north of the coastal town of Saylac. It is low-lying and exposed, with sandy beaches and sandflats plus coral reefs that are uncovered at low tide. Vegetation cover is principally Suaeda fruticosa. Nearby Jasiira Sacaada Diin (Saada Din island) (c.540 ha, maximum elevation c.3.6 m) supports an area of Rhizophora mucronata mangroves bordering a lagoon.
Populations of IBA trigger species
| Species | Season | Period | Population estimate | Quality of estimate | IBA Criteria | IUCN Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crab Plover Dromas ardeola | breeding | - | 1,000 breeding pairs | - | A4i | Least Concern |
| White-eyed Gull Larus leucophthalmus | breeding | - | 200 breeding pairs | - | A1, A4i | Near Threatened |
| Bridled Tern Sterna anaethetus | breeding | - | 100,000 breeding pairs | - | A4i | Least Concern |
| A4iii Species group - waterbirds | breeding | - | - | unknown | A4iii |
Land use
| Land-use | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|
| forestry | - |
| other | - |
| Notes: Firewood collection. | |
Other biodiversity None known to BirdLife International.
Management considerations Mangroves are cleared for fuelwood and timber, and the patches that remain are under great pressure.
References Archer and Godman (1937, 1961).
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Recommended citation BirdLife International (2013) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Jasiira Ceebaad and Jasiira Sacaada Diin. Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 19/06/2013
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