Franklin Sound Islands (23988)
Australia, Australasia
Biodiversity elements triggering KBA criteria
| Taxonomic group | Scientific name | Common name | IUCN Red List category | Year | KBA criteria |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aves | Larus pacificus | Pacific Gull | LC | 2009 | D1a |
| Aves | Pelagodroma marina | White-faced Storm-petrel | LC | 2009 | D1a |
| Aves | Cereopsis novaehollandiae | Cape Barren Goose | LC | 2009 | D1a |
| Aves | Haematopus fuliginosus | Sooty Oystercatcher | LC | 2009 | D1a |
| Aves | Ardenna tenuirostris | Short-tailed Shearwater | LC | 2009 | B1, D1a |
Other species not triggering KBA criteria
| Taxonomic group | Scientific name | Common name | IUCN Red List Category | Year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aves | Phalacrocorax fuscescens | Black-faced Cormorant | LC | 2009 | |
| Aves | Petroica phoenicea | Flame Robin | NT | 2009 | |
Recommended citation
Key Biodiversity Areas Partnership (2025) Key Biodiversity Areas factsheet: Franklin Sound 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 12, 2025.