Bundarra-Barraba Important Bird Area

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The Bundarra-Barraba area is important for the regent honeyeater

The Bundarra-Barraba Important Bird Area lies in the Northern Tablelands of north-eastern New South Wales, Australia. It is important for the conservation of the endangered regent honeyeater and is classified as an Important Bird Area (IBA) by BirdLife International.

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Description

The 3500 km2 IBA is roughly bounded by the towns of Bundarra, Barraba, Kingstown and Manilla, and their connecting roads. It is characterised by a mix of eucalypt woodlands and farmland. [1]

Birds

The IBA supports the second-largest population of the regent honeyeater as well as significant numbers of the near threatened diamond firetail. [1]

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References

  1. 1 2 "IBA: Bundarra-Barraba". Birdata. Birds Australia. Archived from the original on 6 July 2011. Retrieved 8 June 2011.

Coordinates: 30°26′S150°52′E / 30.433°S 150.867°E / -30.433; 150.867