Data Zone
The site was identified as important in 2011 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| White-faced Ibis Plegadis chihi | LC | breeding | - | present | A4i |
| Franklin's Gull Larus pipixcan | LC | breeding | - | present | A4i |
1. The current IUCN Red List category. The category at the time of the IBA criteria assessment (2011) may differ.
| Year | Protected Area | Designation | % overlap with IBA |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | Grays Lake | National Wildlife Refuge | 11 |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Grays Lake National Wildlife Refuge (USA). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/grays-lake-national-wildlife-refuge-iba-usa on 25/11/2024.