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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Bobwhite Colinus virginianus | NT | breeding | 2004 | 49 males | A1 |
| Rusty Blackbird Euphagus carolinus | VU | non-breeding | 2005 | 1,600 individuals | A1 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| - | Lands End | Wildlife Management Area | <1 |
| - | US Fish and Wildlife Service | Easement | <1 |
| 1987 | Chesapeake Bay Estuarine Complex | Ramsar Site, Wetland of International Importance | 6 |
| 1994 | Voorhees | Private Conservation Land | 1 |
| 1995 | WRP_Richmond, VA (51159) | Environmental System | <1 |
| 1996 | Rappahannock River Valley | National Wildlife Refuge | 6 |
| 2002 | The Nature Conservancy | Easement | 2 |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Lower Rappahannock River (USA). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/lower-rappahannock-river-iba-usa on 22/11/2024.