Data Zone
The site was identified as important 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 List1 | Season | Year(s) | Size | IBA criteria |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tundra Swan Cygnus columbianus | LC | passage | 1972 | 3,250 individuals | A4i |
| A4iii Species group - waterbirds | n/a | non-breeding | - | 100,000-499,999 individuals | A4iii |
1. The current IUCN Red List category. The category at the time of the IBA criteria assessment (2008) may differ.
| Habitat1 | Habitat detail | % of IBA |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | Boreal mixed | major (>10) |
| Wetlands (inland) | Riverine sand beaches, Rivers, Riverine floodplains | major (>10) |
| Land use | % of IBA |
|---|---|
| not utilised | major (>10) |
| water management | minor (<10) |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Lower Mackenzie River Islands (Canada). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/lower-mackenzie-river-islands-iba-canada on 24/11/2024.