Upper Senqu River (6465)
Lesotho, Africa
Biodiversity elements triggering KBA criteria
| Taxonomic group | Scientific name | Common name | IUCN Red List category | Year | KBA criteria |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aves | Gyps coprotheres | Cape Vulture | VU | 2001 | A1a, A1c, D1a |
| Aves | Crithagra symonsi | Drakensberg Siskin | LC | 2018 | B2 |
| Aves | Anthus hoeschi | Mountain Pipit | NT | 2018 | B2 |
Other species not triggering KBA criteria
| Taxonomic group | Scientific name | Common name | IUCN Red List Category | Year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aves | Chaetops aurantius | Drakensberg Rockjumper | LR/nt | 2001 | |
| Aves | Geronticus calvus | Southern Bald Ibis | VU | 2001 | |
| Aves | Geocolaptes olivaceus | Ground Woodpecker | LR/nt | 2001 | |
Recommended citation
Key Biodiversity Areas Partnership (2025) Key Biodiversity Areas factsheet: Upper Senqu River. 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 16, 2025.