Data Zone
Year of most recent IBA criteria assessment: 2012
Populations of IBA trigger species| Species | Current IUCN Red List Category | Season | Year(s) of estimate | Population estimate | IBA Criteria Triggered |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canvasback Aythya valisineria | LC | non-breeding | - | present | A4i |
| Gadwall Mareca strepera | LC | non-breeding | - | present | A4i |
| Northern Pintail Anas acuta | LC | non-breeding | - | present | A4i |
| Brown Pelican Pelecanus occidentalis | LC | breeding | 2001 | max 2,600 breeding pairs | A4i |
Note: This table presents the IBA criteria triggered and the species that triggered then at the time of assessment, the current IUCN Red List category may vary from that which was in place at that time.
For more information about the IBA assessment process and criteria please click here
| Protected Area | Designation | Area (ha) | Relationship with IBA | Overlap with IBA (ha) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta | National Wildlife Refuge | 20,611 | protected area contained by site | 0 |
| Breton | Wilderness Area | 4,812 | protected area is adjacent to site | 0 |
| Breton | National Wildlife Refuge | 3,063 | protected area is adjacent to site | 0 |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2023) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Active Delta (Mississippi River Birdsfoot Delta). Downloaded from
http://www.birdlife.org on 21/03/2023.
