Data Zone
The site was identified as important 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 List1 | Season | Year(s) | Size | IBA criteria |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roseate Spoonbill Platalea ajaja | LC | - | - | present | A4i |
| White Ibis Eudocimus albus | LC | - | - | present | A4i |
| Glossy Ibis Plegadis falcinellus | LC | resident | - | present | A4i |
| Laughing Gull Larus atricilla | LC | resident | - | present | A4i |
1. The current IUCN Red List category. The category at the time of the IBA criteria assessment (2008) may differ.
| Year | Protected Area | Designation | % overlap with IBA |
|---|---|---|---|
| - | Florida Coastal Islands Sanctuaries | Audubon Society Sanctuary or Preserve | 1 |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Hillsborough Bay (USA). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/hillsborough-bay-iba-usa on 23/11/2024.