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 |
| White Ibis Eudocimus albus | LC | resident (-) | present | A4i |
| Year | Protected Area | Designation (management category) | % coverage of IBA |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Atchafalaya Delta | Wildlife Management Area and Game Preserve (IV) | 35 |
| 2001 | Bayou Teche | National Wildlife Refuge (IV) | <1 |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Atchafalaya Delta (USA). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/atchafalaya-delta-iba-usa on 23/12/2024.