Data Zone
The site was identified as important in 2009 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red Knot Calidris canutus | NT | passage | 1999 | 4,700 individuals | A4i |
| Sanderling Calidris alba | LC | passage | 1999 | 35,000 individuals | A4i |
| Willet Tringa semipalmata | LC | passage | 1999 | 3,000 individuals | A4i |
1. The current IUCN Red List category. The category at the time of the IBA criteria assessment (2009) may differ.
| Year | Protected Area | Designation | % overlap with IBA |
|---|---|---|---|
| - | Buxton Woods | Coastal Reserve | 2 |
| 1937 | Cape Hatteras | National Seashore | 39 |
| 1937 | Pea Island | National Wildlife Refuge | 2 |
| 1976 | Oregon Inlet | Crab Spawning Sanctuary | 2 |
| 1976 | Hatteras Inlet | Crab Spawning Sanctuary | 1 |
| 1976 | Ocracoke Inlet | Crab Spawning Sanctuary | 1 |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Cape Hatteras National Seashore (USA). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/cape-hatteras-national-seashore-iba-usa on 23/11/2024.