South Sandwich Islands (19781)
South Georgia & the South Sandwich Islands, Antarctica
Biodiversity elements triggering KBA criteria
| Taxonomic group | Scientific name | Common name | IUCN Red List category | Year | KBA criteria |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aves | Fulmarus glacialoides | Southern Fulmar | LC | 2005 | D1a |
| Aves | Macronectes giganteus | Southern Giant Petrel | VU | 2005 | D1a |
| Aves | Fregetta tropica | Black-bellied Storm-petrel | LC | 2018 | B2 |
| Aves | Pygoscelis antarcticus | Chinstrap Penguin | LC | 2005 | B1, D1a |
| Aves | Catharacta lonnbergi | LC | 2005 | D1a | |
| Aves | Daption capense | Cape Petrel | LC | 2005 | D1a |
| Aves | Eudyptes chrysolophus | Macaroni Penguin | VU | 2005 | A1d |
Other species not triggering KBA criteria
| Taxonomic group | Scientific name | Common name | IUCN Red List Category | Year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aves | Pygoscelis adeliae | Adelie Penguin | LC | 2005 | |
| Aves | Pygoscelis papua | Gentoo Penguin | NT | 2005 | |
Recommended citation
Key Biodiversity Areas Partnership (2025) Key Biodiversity Areas factsheet: South Sandwich Islands. 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.