Data Zone
The site was identified as important 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 List1 | Season | Year(s) | Size | IBA criteria |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Golden-winged Warbler Vermivora chrysoptera | NT | breeding | - | present | A1 |
| Cerulean Warbler Setophaga cerulea | NT | breeding | - | present | A1 |
1. The current IUCN Red List category. The category at the time of the IBA criteria assessment (2008) may differ.
| Year | Protected Area | Designation | % overlap with IBA |
|---|---|---|---|
| - | Sundquist | Wildlife Management Area | 48 |
| - | Royal Blue | Wildlife Management Area | 31 |
| - | Royal Blue - | Easement | <1 |
| 1974 | Frozen Head State | Natural Area | 7 |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Cumberland Mountains (USA). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/cumberland-mountains-iba-usa on 23/11/2024.