Data Zone
The site was identified as internationally important for bird conservation 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 List | Season (year[s] of estimate) | Size | IBA criteria |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canvasback Aythya valisineria | LC | non-breeding (2005) | 11,406 birds | A4i |
| Year | Protected Area | Designation (management category) | % coverage of IBA |
|---|---|---|---|
| - | Stony Island | State Natural Area (V) | <1 |
| 2001 | Detroit River Inter | National Wildlife Refuge (IV) | 5 |
| 2007 | 91-14-1303 | Environmental System (V) | <1 |
| 2007 | Tricentennial State Park And Harbor | State Park (III) | <1 |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Detroit River (USA). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/detroit-river-iba-usa on 18/12/2024.