Lake Sylvester System (24555)
Australia, Australasia
Biodiversity elements triggering KBA criteria
| Taxonomic group | Scientific name | Common name | IUCN Red List category | Year | KBA criteria |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aves | Pelecanus conspicillatus | Australian Pelican | LC | 2009 | D1a |
| Aves | Anas gracilis | Grey Teal | LC | 2009 | D1a |
| Aves | Aythya australis | Hardhead | LC | 2009 | D1a |
| Aves | Phalacrocorax sulcirostris | Little Black Cormorant | LC | 2009 | D1a |
| Aves | Threskiornis spinicollis | Straw-necked Ibis | LC | 2009 | D1a |
| Aves | Dendrocygna eytoni | Plumed Whistling-duck | LC | 2009 | D1a |
| Aves | Fulica atra | Common Coot | LC | 2009 | D1a |
Other species not triggering KBA criteria
| Taxonomic group | Scientific name | Common name | IUCN Red List Category | Year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aves | Charadrius veredus | Oriental Plover | LC | 2009 | |
| Aves | Phaps histrionica | Flock Bronzewing | LC | 2009 | |
| Aves | Ardeotis australis | Australian Bustard | NT | 2009 | |
| Aves | Sterna nilotica | LC | 2009 | | |
| Aves | Elanus scriptus | Letter-winged Kite | NT | 2009 | |
Recommended citation
Key Biodiversity Areas Partnership (2025) Key Biodiversity Areas factsheet: Lake Sylvester System. 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.