Data Zone
The site was identified as important 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 List1 | Season | Year(s) | Size | IBA criteria |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tundra Swan Cygnus columbianus | LC | non-breeding | 2003 | 2,251 individuals | A4i |
| Canvasback Aythya valisineria | LC | non-breeding | 1999 | 9,755 individuals | A4i |
1. The current IUCN Red List category. The category at the time of the IBA criteria assessment (2009) may differ.
| Year | Protected Area | Designation | % overlap with IBA |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | Eastern Neck | National Wildlife Refuge | 97 |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Eastern Neck National Wildlife Refuge (USA). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/eastern-neck-national-wildlife-refuge-iba-usa on 24/11/2024.