Data Zone
Country/territory: Bahamas
IBA criteria met: A1 (2007)
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Area: 144 hectares (1.44 km2)
Site description (2006 baseline)
This small island lying north of Great Exuma has a research center, an airstrip and is partially habitated.
Key biodiversity
Its proximity to Great Exuma is reflected in the presence of some resident landbirds such as Smooth-billed Ani, Mangrove Cuckoo, Burrowing Owl, Greater Antillean Pewee and Hairy Woodpecker. Common residents are White-crowned Pigeons, Zenaida Doves, Bahama Mockingbirds, Thick-billed Vireos, Greater Antillian Bullfinches and Bananaquits. There are two small ponds at the north end of the runway where Least Grebes, White-cheeked Pintails and West Indian Whistling Ducks have been seen. Wilson's Plovers, Antillean Nighthawks and Grey Kingbirds are common summer residents.
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Lee Stocking Island (Bahamas). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/lee-stocking-island-iba-bahamas on 22/12/2024.