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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cerulean Warbler Setophaga cerulea | NT | breeding (2006) | 86 males | A1 |
| Year | Protected Area | Designation (management category) | % coverage of IBA |
|---|---|---|---|
| - | Fort Custer Natural Area - Eagle River Tract | Natural Area (V) | 7 |
| - | Fort Custer Natural Area - River Swampland | Natural Area (V) | 3 |
| 1971 | Fort Custer | Recreation Area (V) | 83 |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Fort Custer Training Center and Recreation Area (USA). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/fort-custer-training-center-and-recreation-area-iba-usa on 19/12/2024.