Data Zone
Year of most recent IBA criteria assessment: 2009
Populations of IBA trigger species| Species | Current IUCN Red List Category | Season | Year(s) of estimate | Population estimate | IBA Criteria Triggered |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Bobwhite Colinus virginianus | NT | breeding | 2004 | 49 males | A1 |
| Rusty Blackbird Euphagus carolinus | VU | non-breeding | 2005 | 1,600 individuals | A1 |
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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WRP_Richmond, VA (51159) | Environmental System | 3 | protected area contained by site | 0 |
| Voorhees | Private Conservation Land | 549 | protected area overlaps with site | 0 |
| US Fish and Wildlife Service | Easement | 182 | protected area overlaps with site | 0 |
| The Nature Conservancy | Easement | 25,694 | protected area overlaps with site | 0 |
| Rappahannock River Valley | National Wildlife Refuge | 3,597 | protected area overlaps with site | 0 |
| Lands End | Wildlife Management Area | 195 | protected area overlaps with site | 0 |
| Chesapeake Bay Estuarine Complex | Ramsar Site, Wetland of International Importance | 45,000 | protected area overlaps with site | 0 |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2023) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Lower Rappahannock River. Downloaded from
http://www.birdlife.org on 29/03/2023.
