Data Zone
The site was identified as internationally important for bird conservation in 2012 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black Scoter Melanitta americana | NT | non-breeding (1974–2009) | 5,393 birds | A4i |
| Year | Protected Area | Designation (management category) | % coverage of IBA |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | Kodiak | National Wildlife Refuge (IV) | 4 |
| 1980 | Alaska Maritime | National Wildlife Refuge (IV) | 19 |
| Habitat | % of IBA | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Marine Neritic | 100 |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Marmot Bay (USA). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/marmot-bay-iba-usa on 26/12/2024.