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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tundra Swan Cygnus columbianus | LC | passage (1976) | 5,000 birds | A4i |
| Common Goldeneye Bucephala clangula | LC | breeding (1972) | 14,000 birds | A4i |
| Redhead Aythya americana | LC | breeding (1972) | 36,000 birds | A4i |
| Canvasback Aythya valisineria | LC | breeding (1972) | 30,000 birds | A4i |
| Ring-necked Duck Aythya collaris | LC | breeding (1972) | 72,000 birds | A4i |
| Mallard Anas platyrhynchos | LC | passage (1976) | 200,000 birds | A4i |
| A4iii Species group - waterbirds | n/a | breeding (1972–1976) | 100,000-499,999 birds | A4iii |
| Year | Protected Area | Designation (management category) | % coverage of IBA |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1963 | Saskeram | Wildlife Management Area (V) | 18 |
| 1975 | Anderson Island | Protected Area (III) | <1 |
| 1975 | Anderson Island | Protected Area (II) | <1 |
| 1986 | Pasquia Hills North Recreation Site | Recreation Site (V) | <1 |
| 1986 | Culdesac Lake Recreation Site | Recreation Site (V) | <1 |
| 1986 | Dragline Channel Recreation Site | Recreation Site (V) | <1 |
| 1986 | Mountain Cabin Recreation Site | Recreation Site (V) | <1 |
| 1986 | Cumberland House Provincial Park | Historic Park (III) | <1 |
| 1986 | Pasquia Hills North | Recreation Site (-) | <1 |
| 2002 | Nitenai Salt Marsh | Representative Area Ecological Reserve (Ib) | <1 |
| 2004 | Nakuchi Lake | Representative Area Ecological Reserve (Ib) | 1 |
| 2004 | Bainbridge River | Representative Area Ecological Reserve (Ib) | <1 |
| 2004 | Rice River Canyon | Representative Area Ecological Reserve (Ib) | <1 |
| Habitat | % of IBA | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Wetlands (inland) | 98 | Fens, transition mires & springs; Freshwater lakes & pools; Rivers |
| Forest | 2 | Temperate coniferous |
| Land use | % of IBA |
|---|---|
| hunting | major (>10) |
| tourism/recreation | minor (<10) |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Cumberland Marshes (Canada). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/cumberland-marshes-iba-canada on 25/12/2024.