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 encompasses the island along with Baird, Beesley, and Fisher Islands; this designation highlights their significance as breeding grounds for pied imperial pigeons and black noddies.