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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Bobwhite Colinus virginianus | NT | breeding (2004) | 49 males | A1 |
| Rusty Blackbird Euphagus carolinus | VU | non-breeding (2005) | 1,600 birds | A1 |
| Year | Protected Area | Designation (management category) | % coverage of IBA |
|---|---|---|---|
| - | Lands End | Wildlife Management Area (V) | <1 |
| - | US Fish and Wildlife Service | Easement (V) | <1 |
| 1994 | Voorhees | Private Conservation Land (V) | 1 |
| 1995 | WRP_Richmond, VA (51159) | Environmental System (V) | <1 |
| 1996 | Rappahannock River Valley | National Wildlife Refuge (IV) | 6 |
| 2002 | The Nature Conservancy | Easement (V) | 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 23/12/2024.