Wiya Swiftlet Cave (24534)
Micronesia, Federated States of, Oceania
Biodiversity elements triggering KBA criteria
| Taxonomic group | Scientific name | Common name | IUCN Red List category | Year | KBA criteria |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aves | Zosterops cinereus | Kosrae White-eye | LC | 2018 | B2 |
| Aves | Aerodramus inquietus | Caroline Swiftlet | LC | 2018 | B2 |
| Aves | Ptilinopus hernsheimi | Kosrae Fruit-dove | LC | 2018 | B2 |
Other species not triggering KBA criteria
| Taxonomic group | Scientific name | Common name | IUCN Red List Category | Year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aves | Zosterops cinereus | Grey-brown White-eye | LC | 2007 | |
| Aves | Aplonis opaca | Micronesian Starling | LC | 2007 | |
| Aves | Myzomela rubratra | Micronesian Myzomela | LC | 2007 | |
| Aves | Ducula oceanica | Micronesian Imperial-pigeon | NT | 2007 | |
| Aves | Ptilinopus porphyraceus | LC | 2007 | | |
Recommended citation
Key Biodiversity Areas Partnership (2025) Key Biodiversity Areas factsheet: Wiya Swiftlet Cave. 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.