Cataby (26504)
Australia, Australasia
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Global KBA criteria: A1c
Year of last assessment: 2009
National site name: Cataby
Central coordinates: Latitude: -30.7542, Longitude: 115.5553
System: terrestrial
Elevation (m): 130 to 165
Area of KBA (km2): 3.20167
KBA classification: Global
Legacy site: Yes
Site details
Site description: The Cataby IBA supports at least 1% of the breeding population of Carnaby's Black-Cockatoo, with nesting trees and feeding habitat distributed through remnant vegetation and isolated paddock trees in a single property in the northern wheatbelt of Western Australia. The IBA boundaries are defined by known areas of suitable nesting habitat. Future surveys may identify adjacent or nearby areas supporting cockatoos that can be included in the IBA at a later time. The Cataby IBA is comprised of a formerly private property acquired by a mining company for the extraction of mineral sands. Native vegetation within the IBA is managed for conservation of the cockatoos. The IBA consists of all suitable native vegetation and isolated nesting trees within the identified area. The mine site, existing cleared areas, non-native plants, and weed populations are not included in the IBA. The area has a Mediterranean climate.
Rationale for qualifying as KBA: This site qualifies as a Key Biodiversity Area of international significance that meets the thresholds for at least one criterion described in the Global Standard for the Identification of KBAs.
Additional biodiversity: Western Spinebill has been recorded in the IBA as an uncommon visitor (R. Johnstone pers. comm. 2008).
Other site values: Iluka Resources Limited. Contact Iluka Resources Limited for access details related to this IBA.
Habitats
Land use: energy production and mining | nature conservation and research
| IUCN Habitat | Coverage % | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Shrubland | 5 | |
| Forest | 95 |
Threats
Summary of threats to biodiversity at KBA: Managing the mine site to ensure minimal disturbance of Carnaby's Black-Cockatoo during the breeding season. Continued exclusion of stock and native herbivores by fencing and weed control around nesting trees and in native vegetation to promote regeneration. Nest hollow repair and nest competitor control. Planting appropriate native food plant species near nesting areas.
| Threat level 1 | Threat level 2 | Threat level 3 | Timing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Invasive & other problematic species, genes & diseases | Problematic native species/diseases | Named species | Ongoing |
| Invasive & other problematic species, genes & diseases | Invasive non-native/alien species/diseases | Named species | Ongoing |
| Energy production & mining | Mining & quarrying | Ongoing |
Additional information
References: Cale, B. (2003) Carnaby's Black-Cockatoo (Calyptorhynchus latirostris) Recovery Plan 2002-2012. Perth: Department of Conservation and Land Management.
Contributors: Cheryl Gole (WWF-Australia and Birds Australia Western Australia) prepared the nomination. Ron Johnstone (Western Australian Museum) kindly provided data and comments. Kellie Mantle, Rick Dawson and Peter Mawson (Department of Environment and Conservation) provided mapping assistance and additional comments.