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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pelagic Cormorant Urile pelagicus | LC | breeding | 1988-2004 | 630-2,000 individuals | A4i |
| Red-faced Cormorant Urile urile | LC | breeding | 1988-2004 | 418-2,000 individuals | 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aleutian Islands | Wilderness | 533,102 | protected area overlaps with site | 0 |
| Alaska Maritime | National Wildlife Refuge | 2,637,840 | protected area overlaps with site | 0 |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2022) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Amchitka Island Colony. Downloaded from
http://www.birdlife.org on 10/08/2022.
