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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rusty Blackbird Euphagus carolinus | VU | non-breeding (2007) | 780 birds | A1 |
| Year | Protected Area | Designation (management category) | % coverage of IBA |
|---|---|---|---|
| - | Cavalier | Wildlife Management Area (V) | 1 |
| 1973 | Great Dismal Swamp | National Wildlife Refuge (IV) | 75 |
| 1990 | Northwest River | Private Conservation Land (V) | 2 |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Great Dismal Swamp (VA) (USA). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/great-dismal-swamp-(va)-iba-usa on 23/12/2024.