Hikawa estuary, Shiranui (15177)
Japan, Asia
Other species not triggering KBA criteria
| Taxonomic group | Scientific name | Common name | IUCN Red List Category | Year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aves | Numenius phaeopus | Whimbrel | LC | 2004 |  |
| Aves | Larus saundersi | Saunders's Gull | VU | 2011 | |
| Aves | Tringa brevipes | Grey-tailed Tattler | LC | 2004 | |
| Aves | Platalea minor | Black-faced Spoonbill | EN | 2011 | |
Recommended citation
Key Biodiversity Areas Partnership (2025) Key Biodiversity Areas factsheet: Hikawa estuary, Shiranui. Extracted from the World Database of Key Biodiversity Areas. Developed by the Key Biodiversity Areas Partnership: BirdLife International, IUCN, American Bird Conservancy, Amphibian Survival Alliance, Conservation International, Critical Ecosystem Partnership Fund, Global Environment Facility, Re:wild, NatureServe, Rainforest Trust, Royal Society for the Protection of Birds, World Wildlife Fund and Wildlife Conservation Society. Downloaded from https://keybiodiversityareas.org/ on Dec 15, 2025.