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JP087Nishinoshima island
Site Description
Coastline; Grassland
Nishinoshima is an uninhabited volcanic island located at about 130 km to the west of Chichijima island, and consists of the old island, the new island and the gravel ground which connected both islands by the explosion in 1973. The site is a breeding site for many seabirds.
Area & Coordinates
25ha 27°15′N 140°53′E
region: Kanto
Category
A4i
Designation Type
National Park
Protection Status
Protected
Conservation issues
- Disturbance to birds
- Natural events
Birds
Breeding resident
Bulweria bulwerii, Oceanodroma tristrami, Phaethon rubricauda, Puffinus pacificus, Sula leucogaster, Thalasseus bergii , Sterna fuscata, Anous stolidus, Sula dactylatra
Breeding visitor
Egretta garzetta, Pluvialis fulva, Arenaria interpres
Image
©HORIKOSHI Kazuo
