Data Zone
The site was identified as important in 2011 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 List1 | Season | Year(s) | Size | IBA criteria |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Bobwhite Colinus virginianus | NT | resident | - | present | A1 |
| Tundra Swan Cygnus columbianus | LC | non-breeding | - | present | A4i |
1. The current IUCN Red List category. The category at the time of the IBA criteria assessment (2011) may differ.
| Year | Protected Area | Designation | % overlap with IBA |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Dare | Game Land | 18 |
| 1971 | Gull Rock | Game Land | 1 |
| 1984 | Alligator River | National Wildlife Refuge | 86 |
| 2001 | WRP_Hyde, NC (37095) | Environmental System | 1 |
| 2011 | WRP_Hyde , NC (37095) | Environmental System | 1 |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Alligator River Lowlands (USA). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/alligator-river-lowlands-iba-usa on 23/11/2024.