Data Zone
The site was identified as internationally important for bird conservation in 2010 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saltmarsh Sparrow Ammospiza caudacuta | EN | breeding (-) | present | A1 |
| Year | Protected Area | Designation (management category) | % coverage of IBA |
|---|---|---|---|
| - | South Shore | Management Area (V) | 81 |
| 1984 | Salt Ponds Region | Marine Protected Area (V) | 100 |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Gallilee Marshes (USA). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/gallilee-marshes-iba-usa on 28/12/2024.