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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Bobwhite Colinus virginianus | NT | breeding | 1998 | 50 males | A1 |
| Henslow's Sparrow Passerculus henslowii | LC | breeding | 1998 | 194 males | A1 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| - | Chinook | Fish And Wildlife Area | 20 |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Chinook Fish and Wildlife Area and Chinook Mine (USA). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/chinook-fish-and-wildlife-area-and-chinook-mine-iba-usa on 25/11/2024.