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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tundra Swan Cygnus columbianus | LC | passage (1994) | 16,900 birds | A4i |
| Greater White-fronted Goose Anser albifrons | LC | passage (1992) | 21,750 birds | A4i |
| Sandhill Crane Grus canadensis | LC | passage (1992) | 10,200 birds | A4i |
| Whooping Crane Grus americana | EN | non-breeding (1994) | 2 birds | A1 |
| Hudsonian Godwit Limosa haemastica | VU | passage (1995) | 4,000 birds | A4i |
| Franklin's Gull Larus pipixcan | LC | passage (1993) | 15,000 birds | A4i |
| A4iii Species group - waterbirds | n/a | passage (1991) | 50,000-99,999 birds | A4iii |
| Year | Protected Area | Designation (management category) | % coverage of IBA |
|---|---|---|---|
| - | Private Conservation Lands | Private Conservation Lands (IV) | 59 |
| 1984 | Wildlife Habitat Protection | Wildlife Habitat Protection (VI) | 49 |
| Habitat | % of IBA | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Wetlands (inland) | - | Freshwater marshes & swamps |
| Land use | % of IBA |
|---|---|
| nature conservation and research | major (>10) |
| tourism/recreation | major (>10) |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Luck Lake (Canada). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/luck-lake-iba-canada on 23/12/2024.