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 | passage (2006) | 200 birds | A1 |
| Year | Protected Area | Designation (management category) | % coverage of IBA |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | WRP_LaPorte, IN (18091) | Environmental System (V) | 2 |
| 2004 | Kankakee | Fish And Wildlife Area (V) | 100 |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Kankakee River Fish and Wildlife Area (USA). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/kankakee-river-fish-and-wildlife-area-iba-usa on 23/12/2024.