Cay Sal (20583)
Bahamas, Caribbean
Biodiversity elements triggering KBA criteria
| Taxonomic group | Scientific name | Common name | IUCN Red List category | Year | KBA criteria |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aves | Puffinus lherminieri | LC | 2007 | D1a | |
| Reptilia | Caretta caretta | Loggerhead Turtle | VU | 2019 | A1d |
Other species not triggering KBA criteria
| Taxonomic group | Scientific name | Common name | IUCN Red List Category | Year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aves | Thalasseus sandvicensis | Sandwich Tern | LC | 2007 | |
| Aves | Onychoprion fuscata | Sooty Tern | LC | 2007 | |
| Aves | Onychoprion anaethetus | Bridled Tern | LC | 2007 | |
| Aves | Sterna dougallii | Roseate Tern | LC | 2007 | |
| Aves | Thalasseus maxima | Royal Tern | LC | 2007 | |
| Aves | Patagioenas leucocephala | White-crowned Pigeon | NT | 2007 | |
| Aves | Pelecanus occidentalis | LC | 2007 | | |
Recommended citation
Key Biodiversity Areas Partnership (2025) Key Biodiversity Areas factsheet: Cay Sal. 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 16, 2025.