"important bird area" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: important bird areas [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} important bird area (plural important bird areas)
  1. (ornithology, conservation) An area recognised as requiring conservation and management due to its importance for the survival of bird species that are vulnerable to global extinction. Categories (topical): Ornithology
    Sense id: en-important_bird_area-en-noun-mr2WPiNj Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: biology, conservation, history, human-sciences, natural-sciences, ornithology, sciences

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