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 IBA criteria.
Populations meeting IBA criteria ('key species') at the site:| Species | Red List | Season (year/s of estimate) | Size | IBA criteria |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steller's Eider Polysticta stelleri | VU | non-breeding (1996) | 15,000 males | A4i |
| Black Scoter Melanitta americana | NT | non-breeding (1996) | 10,000 unknown | A4i |
| Year | Protected Area | Designation (management category) | % coverage of IBA |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Yukon Delta | National Wildlife Refuge (IV) | 3 |
| Habitat | % of IBA | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Marine Neritic | 100 |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2025) Important Bird Area factsheet: Kuskokwim Bay, marine (USA). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/kuskokwim-bay-marine-iba-usa on 12/01/2025.