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 IBA criteria.
Populations meeting IBA criteria ('key 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 individuals | 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 (2025) Important Bird Area factsheet: Marmot Bay (USA). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/marmot-bay-iba-usa on 20/01/2025.