Data Zone
The site was identified as internationally important for bird conservation 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 List | Season (year/s of estimate) | Size | IBA criteria |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White-faced Ibis Plegadis chihi | LC | breeding (2005) | 1,000 nests | A4i |
| Franklin's Gull Larus pipixcan | LC | passage (-) | present | A4i |
| Year | Protected Area | Designation (management category) | % coverage of IBA |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 | Bear Lake | National Wildlife Refuge (IV) | 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 27/12/2024.