Data Zone
The site was identified as important 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 List1 | Season | Year(s) | Size | IBA criteria |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emperor Goose Anser canagicus | LC | breeding | 2001 | 4,700 unknown | A1, A4i |
| Black Scoter Melanitta americana | NT | non-breeding | 2001 | 25,000 unknown | A4i |
1. The current IUCN Red List category. The category at the time of the IBA criteria assessment (2009) may differ.
| Year | Protected Area | Designation | % overlap with IBA |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Clarence Rhodes National Wildlife Range | National Wildlife Refuge | 1 |
| 1980 | Yukon Delta | National Wildlife Refuge | 92 |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Kuskokwim River Delta (USA). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/kuskokwim-river-delta-iba-usa on 22/11/2024.