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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Henslow's Sparrow Passerculus henslowii | LC | breeding (2003) | 30 pairs | A1 |
| Year | Protected Area | Designation (management category) | % coverage of IBA |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1955 | Des Plaines Dolomite Prairies | Land And Water Reserve (V) | <1 |
| 1978 | Grant Creek Prairie | Nature Preserve (V) | <1 |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie (USA). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/midewin-national-tallgrass-prairie-iba-usa on 26/12/2024.