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close| Location | Qatar, Jariyan al Batnah |
| Central coordinates | 51o 36.00' East 24o 43.00' North |
| IBA criteria | A1, B2 |
| Area | 62 ha |
| Altitude | 0 - 10m |
| Year of IBA assessment | 2001 |
Ornithological information See box for key species. Breeding species in 1970–1972 included Phalacrocorax nigrogularis (dead chicks found).
Site description A group of small islands c.10 km off the south-east coast of Qatar.
Populations of IBA trigger species
| Species | Season | Period | Population estimate | Quality of estimate | IBA Criteria | IUCN Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Socotra Cormorant Phalacrocorax nigrogularis | breeding | 1970-1972 | 25-50 nests | poor | A1, B2 | Vulnerable |
Habitats
| IUCN habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Coastline | major | |
| Sea | minor |
Land use
| Land-use | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|
| not utilised | major |
Other biodiversity None known to BirdLife International.
Management considerations The lack of recent surveys makes it difficult to judge whether the island is under any threat.
References Gallagher et al. (1984).
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Recommended citation BirdLife International (2013) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Al-Ashat islands. Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 19/06/2013
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