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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Least Tern Sternula antillarum | LC | breeding (2003) | 526 pairs | A4i |
| Year | Protected Area | Designation (management category) | % coverage of IBA |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Famosa Slough | State Marine Conservation Area (Ia) | 1 |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Mission Bay - San Diego River Estuary (USA). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/mission-bay--san-diego-river-estuary-iba-usa on 27/12/2024.