Data Zone
The site was identified as internationally important for bird conservation in 2008 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canvasback Aythya valisineria | LC | winter (1997) | 7,756 birds | A4i |
| Ring-billed Gull Larus delawarensis | LC | breeding (1990) | 34,021 nests | A4i |
| A4iii Species group - waterbirds | n/a | breeding (1990) | 20,000-49,999 nests | A4iii |
| Habitat | % of IBA | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Wetlands (inland) | 100 | Freshwater marshes & swamps; Rivers |
| Land use | % of IBA |
|---|---|
| tourism/recreation | major (>10) |
| urban/industrial/transport | major (>10) |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Lower Detroit River (Canada). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/lower-detroit-river-iba-canada on 18/12/2024.