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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White-crowned Pigeon Patagioenas leucocephala | NT | resident (-) | present | A1 |
| Year | Protected Area | Designation (management category) | % coverage of IBA |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1938 | Great White Heron | National Wildlife Refuge (IV) | 89 |
| 1954 | National Key Deer | Refuge (IV) | 43 |
| 1969 | Florida Keys | Wildlife and Environmental Area (VI) | <1 |
| 1977 | Florida Keys | Wilderness Area (Ib) | 2 |
| 1990 | Florida Keys | National Marine Sanctuary (V) | 92 |
| 1990 | Florida Keys | Specially Protected Area (Cartagena Convention) (V) | 92 |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Great White Heron National Wildlife Refuge (USA). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/great-white-heron-national-wildlife-refuge-iba-usa on 20/12/2024.