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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emperor Goose Anser canagicus | LC | breeding (2001) | 4,700 unknown | A1, A4i |
| Black Scoter Melanitta americana | NT | non-breeding (2001) | 25,000 unknown | A4i |
| Year | Protected Area | Designation (management category) | % coverage of IBA |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Clarence Rhodes National Wildlife Range | National Wildlife Refuge (IV) | 1 |
| 1980 | Yukon Delta | National Wildlife Refuge (IV) | 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 23/12/2024.