The island, along with neighbouring Baird, Beesley and Fisher Islands, constitutes the Piper Islands Important Bird Area, so identified by BirdLife International because of its importance as a breeding site for pied imperial pigeons and black noddies.
The Piper Islands Important Bird Area includes the island alongside Baird, Beesley, and Fisher Islands. This area is recognized by BirdLife International because of its importance as a breeding site for pied imperial pigeons and black noddies.