Data Zone
The site was identified as internationally important for bird conservation in 2008 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A4iii Species group - waterbirds | n/a | winter (-) | 20,000-49,999 birds | A4iii |
| Year | Protected Area | Designation (management category) | % coverage of IBA |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Aire de concentration d'oiseaux aquatiques du Lac Saint-Louis (Beauharnois) | Habitat faunique : Aire de concentration d'oiseaux aquatiques (IV) | 44 |
| 2005 | Aire de concentration d'oiseaux aquatiques du Lac Saint-Louis (Rivière des Outaouais) | Habitat faunique : Aire de concentration d'oiseaux aquatiques (IV) | 11 |
| 2005 | Aire de concentration d'oiseaux aquatiques du Canal de Beauharnois (Aval) | Habitat faunique : Aire de concentration d'oiseaux aquatiques (IV) | 3 |
| 2005 | Aire de concentration d'oiseaux aquatiques du Canal de Beauharnois (Aval) | Water fowl gathering area (VI) | 40 |
| Habitat | % of IBA | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Wetlands (inland) | 75 | Freshwater lakes & pools |
| Artificial/Terrestrial | 30 | Urban parks & gardens; Other urban & industrial areas |
| Land use | % of IBA |
|---|---|
| urban/industrial/transport | major (>10) |
| tourism/recreation | minor (<10) |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Barrage de Beauharnois (Canada). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/barrage-de-beauharnois-iba-canada on 26/12/2024.