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 IBA criteria.
Populations meeting IBA criteria ('key species') at the site:| Species | Red List | Season (year/s of estimate) | Size | IBA criteria |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland Gull Larus glaucoides | LC | winter (1985) | 530 individuals | A4i |
| Habitat | % of IBA | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Marine Intertidal | major (>10) | |
| Marine Neritic | major (>10) |
| Land use | % of IBA |
|---|---|
| tourism/recreation | major (>10) |
| agriculture | minor (<10) |
| fisheries/aquaculture | minor (<10) |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2025) Important Bird Area factsheet: Cowichan estuary (Canada). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/cowichan-estuary-iba-canada on 09/01/2025.