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 IBA criteria.
Populations meeting IBA criteria ('key species') at the site:| Species | Red List | Season (year/s of estimate) | Size | IBA criteria |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Bobwhite Colinus virginianus | NT | breeding (1998) | 99 males | A1 |
| Bell's Vireo Vireo bellii | LC | breeding (1998) | 68 males | A1 |
| Henslow's Sparrow Passerculus henslowii | LC | breeding (1998) | 252 males | A1 |
| Year | Protected Area | Designation (management category) | % coverage of IBA |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Indiana Department of Natural Resources Easement 2 | Easement (V) | <1 |
| 1989 | Indiana Department of Natural Resources Easement 1 | Easement (V) | <1 |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2025) Important Bird Area factsheet: Lynnville-Squaw Creek Mine Complex (USA). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/lynnville-squaw-creek-mine-complex-iba-usa on 15/01/2025.