Abu Ali (8260)
Saudi Arabia, Middle East
Biodiversity elements triggering KBA criteria
| Taxonomic group | Scientific name | Common name | IUCN Red List category | Year | KBA criteria |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aves | Sterna saundersi | Saunders's Tern | LR/lc | 1994 | B1, D1a |
| Aves | Sterna repressa | White-cheeked Tern | LR/lc | 1994 | D1a |
| Aves | Sterna bengalensis | Lesser Crested Tern | LR/lc | 1994 | D1a |
Other species not triggering KBA criteria
| Taxonomic group | Scientific name | Common name | Year | IUCN Red List Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aves | Sterna sandvicensis | Sandwich Tern | 1994 | LR/lc |
| Aves | Dromas ardeola | Crab-plover | 1994 | LR/lc |
| Aves | Phalacrocorax carbo | Great Cormorant | 1994 | LR/lc |
Recommended citation
Key Biodiversity Areas Partnership (2025) Key Biodiversity Areas factsheet: Abu Ali. 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 Nov 1, 2025.