Data Zone
The site was identified as internationally important for bird conservation in 2008 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sage Grouse Centrocercus urophasianus | NT | resident (-) | present | A1 |
| Year | Protected Area | Designation (management category) | % coverage of IBA |
|---|---|---|---|
| - | American Prairie Foundation | Private Conservation (V) | <1 |
| - | Phillips County | Waterfowl Production Area (VI) | <1 |
| - | TNC - Matador Ranch | Preserve (V) | <1 |
| 2000 | Montana Glaciated Plains Permit | Private Conservation Land (V) | 1 |
| 2000 | Montana Glaciated Plains Fee | Private Conservation Land (V) | 1 |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Glaciated Prairie Sage-steppe (USA). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/glaciated-prairie-sage-steppe-iba-usa on 26/12/2024.