Data Zone
Year of most recent IBA criteria assessment: 2008
Populations of IBA trigger species| Species | Current IUCN Red List Category | Season | Year(s) of estimate | Population estimate | IBA Criteria Triggered |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A4iii Species group - waterbirds | n/a | unknown | - | 50,000-99,999 individuals | A4iii |
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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wapusk National Park Of Canada | National Park | 1,147,500 | protected area overlaps with site | 3,900 |
| Cape Churchill | Wildlife Management Area | 858,300 | protected area overlaps with site | 84,000 |
| IUCN Habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | Boreal coniferous forest | - |
| Grassland | Tundra | - |
| Wetlands (inland) | Freshwater marshes/swamps, Bogs, Freshwater lakes and pools, Intertidal mud, sand or salt flats, Estuarine waters, Fens transition mires & springs, Rivers, Sand dunes and beaches | - |
| Sea | Open sea, Sea inlets | - |
| Coastline | Rocky flats & barrens | - |
| Artificial/Terrestrial | Urban and industrial areas | - |
| Land-use | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|
| nature conservation and research | - |
| hunting | - |
| tourism/recreation | - |
| urban/industrial/transport | - |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2022) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Churchill and Vicinity. Downloaded from
http://www.birdlife.org on 28/01/2022.
