Data Zone
The site was identified as internationally important for bird conservation 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 List | Season (year/s of estimate) | Size | IBA criteria |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emperor Goose Anser canagicus | LC | breeding (2006) | 230 birds | A1 |
| Steller's Eider Polysticta stelleri | VU | non-breeding (2002) | 1,318 birds | A4i |
| Blackish Oystercatcher Haematopus ater | LC | non-breeding (2006) | 587 birds | A4i |
| Year | Protected Area | Designation (management category) | % coverage of IBA |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Alaska Maritime | National Wildlife Refuge (IV) | 13 |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Chiniak Bay (USA). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/chiniak-bay-iba-usa on 23/12/2024.