Data Zone
The site was identified as internationally important for bird conservation in 2012 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aleutian Tern Onychoprion aleuticus | VU | breeding (1974–2009) | 299 individuals | A4i |
| Pomarine Jaeger Stercorarius pomarinus | LC | breeding (1974–2009) | 930 individuals | A4ii |
| Year | Protected Area | Designation (management category) | % coverage of IBA |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | Kodiak | National Wildlife Refuge (IV) | 4 |
| 2003 | Dog Bay | Environmental System (V) | <1 |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2025) Important Bird Area factsheet: Eastern Kodiak Island Marine (USA). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/eastern-kodiak-island-marine-iba-usa on 08/01/2025.