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close| Location | United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi |
| Central coordinates | 51o 35.00' East 24o 25.00' North |
| IBA criteria | A1, A4i, B1i, B2 |
| Area | 800 ha |
| Altitude | 0 - 50m |
| Year of IBA assessment | 2001 |
Ornithological information See box for key species. A major breeding and wintering (roosting) site for Phalacrocorax nigrogularis. Seven pairs of Pandion haliaetus breed and c.30 birds are present in winter.
Site description Flat, arid islands in the Arabian Gulf close to the Saudi Arabia and Qatar borders. The islands were formerly inhabited and cultivated.
Populations of IBA trigger species
| Species | Season | Period | Population estimate | Quality of estimate | IBA Criteria | IUCN Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Socotra Cormorant Phalacrocorax nigrogularis | breeding | 1992 | 1,900-2,500 breeding pairs | good | A1, A4i, B1i, B2 | Vulnerable |
| Socotra Cormorant Phalacrocorax nigrogularis | non-breeding | 1992 | 44,000 individuals | good | A1, A4i, B1i, B2 | Vulnerable |
Habitats
| IUCN habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Desert | major | |
| Sea | minor | |
| Coastline | major |
Land use
| Land-use | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|
| military | major |
| Notes: Other: Territorial security (border guards) | |
Other biodiversity None known to BirdLife International.
Management considerations No information.
References Aspinall (in press).
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Recommended citation BirdLife International (2013) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Ghaghah. Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 19/06/2013
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