Data Zone
The site was identified as internationally important for bird conservation in 2011 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tundra Swan Cygnus columbianus | LC | non-breeding (-) | present | A4i |
| Year | Protected Area | Designation (management category) | % coverage of IBA |
|---|---|---|---|
| - | Chowan Swamp State | Natural Area (V) | 10 |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Chowan River Bottomlands (USA). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/chowan-river-bottomlands-iba-usa on 28/12/2024.