Data Zone
The site was identified as internationally important for bird conservation in 2012 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marbled Murrelet Brachyramphus marmoratus | EN | breeding (1974–2009) | 320 birds | A1 |
| Year | Protected Area | Designation (management category) | % coverage of IBA |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1938 | Cape Meares | National Wildlife Refuge (IV) | 2 |
| 1970 | Oregon Island | Wilderness (Ib) | 52 |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Cape Meares Marbled Murrelet (USA). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/cape-meares-marbled-murrelet-iba-usa on 25/12/2024.