Data Zone
The site was identified as internationally important for bird conservation in 2013 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brent Goose Branta bernicla | LC | non-breeding (-) | present | A4i |
| Clapper Rail Rallus crepitans | LC | resident (-) | present | A4i |
| American Oystercatcher Haematopus palliatus | LC | breeding (-) | present | A4i |
| Rusty Blackbird Euphagus carolinus | VU | non-breeding (-) | present | A1 |
| Year | Protected Area | Designation (management category) | % coverage of IBA |
|---|---|---|---|
| - | Higbee | Beach (III) | 29 |
| - | Cape May Point | Private Conservation (V) | 5 |
| - | NJ Department of Environmental Protection SP | State Park (III) | 1 |
| - | Cape May Island | State Park (III) | - |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Cape Island and Higbee Beach Wildlife Management Area (USA). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/cape-island-and-higbee-beach-wildlife-management-area-iba-usa on 23/12/2024.