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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| White-faced Ibis Plegadis chihi | LC | breeding | 2005 | 1,000 nests | A4i |
| Franklin's Gull Larus pipixcan | LC | passage | - | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 | Bear Lake | National Wildlife Refuge | 100 |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Bear Lake National Wildlife Refuge (USA). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/bear-lake-national-wildlife-refuge-iba-usa on 25/11/2024.