Data Zone
The site was identified as internationally important for bird conservation in 2012 because it was regularly supporting significant populations of the species listed below, meeting ('triggering') IBA criteria.
Populations meeting IBA criteria ('trigger species') at the site:| Species | Red List | Season (year/s of estimate) | Size | IBA criteria |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 pairs | A4i |
| Year | Protected Area | Designation (management category) | % coverage of IBA |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1935 | Delta | National Wildlife Refuge (IV) | 9 |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Active Delta (Mississippi River Birdsfoot Delta) (USA). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/active-delta-(mississippi-river-birdsfoot-delta)-iba-usa on 23/12/2024.