Macquarie Island (23992)
Australia, Australasia
Biodiversity elements triggering KBA criteria
| Taxonomic group | Scientific name | Common name | IUCN Red List category | Year | KBA criteria |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aves | Pterodroma lessonii | White-headed Petrel | LC | 2009 | D1a |
| Aves | Catharacta lonnbergi | LC | 2009 | D1a | |
| Aves | Macronectes giganteus | Southern Giant Petrel | VU | 2009 | D1a |
| Aves | Eudyptes chrysocome | VU | 2009 | A1b, A1d, B2, D1a | |
| Aves | Diomedea exulans | Wandering Albatross | VU | 2018 | A1b, A1d |
| Aves | Aptenodytes patagonicus | King Penguin | LC | 2009 | B1, B2, D1a |
| Aves | Pygoscelis papua | Gentoo Penguin | NT | 2009 | B2, D1a |
| Aves | Macronectes halli | Northern Giant Petrel | LC | 2009 | B1, D1a |
| Aves | Phoebetria palpebrata | Light-mantled Albatross | NT | 2009 | D1a |
| Aves | Thalassarche chrysostoma | Grey-headed Albatross | EN | 2018 | A1a, A1c |
| Aves | Eudyptes schlegeli | Royal Penguin | VU | 2009 | B1, B2, D1a |
| Aves | Eudyptes chrysocome | Southern Rockhopper Penguin | VU | 2018 | A1d |
Other species not triggering KBA criteria
| Taxonomic group | Scientific name | Common name | IUCN Red List Category | Year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aves | Thalassarche melanophrys | Black-browed Albatross | EN | 2009 | |
Recommended citation
Key Biodiversity Areas Partnership (2025) Key Biodiversity Areas factsheet: Macquarie Island. 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 14, 2025.