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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Year | Protected Area | Designation (management category) | % coverage of IBA |
|---|---|---|---|
| - | Florida Coastal Islands Sanctuaries | Audubon Society Sanctuary or Preserve (V) | 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 27/12/2024.