Data Zone
The site was identified as internationally important for bird conservation in 2008 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emperor Goose Anser canagicus | LC | - (-) | present | A1, A4i |
| Steller's Eider Polysticta stelleri | VU | winter (-) | present | A1 |
| Year | Protected Area | Designation (management category) | % coverage of IBA |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1932 | Alaska Peninsula | National Wildlife Refuge (IV) | 40 |
| 1980 | Aniakchak | National Monument (V) | 2 |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Chignik Bay (USA). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/chignik-bay-iba-usa on 23/12/2024.