Data Zone
The site was identified as important in 2011 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 List1 | Season | Year(s) | Size | IBA criteria |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mallard Anas platyrhynchos | LC | passage | 1996 | 100,000 individuals | A4i |
| American Black Duck Anas rubripes | LC | passage | 1996 | 25,000 individuals | A4i |
| Cerulean Warbler Setophaga cerulea | NT | breeding | - | present | A1 |
| A4iii Species group - waterbirds | n/a | non-breeding | - | 500,000-999,999 individuals | A4iii |
1. The current IUCN Red List category. The category at the time of the IBA criteria assessment (2011) may differ.
| Year | Protected Area | Designation | % overlap with IBA |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1937 | Montezuma | National Wildlife Refuge | 14 |
| 1967 | Swamp Woods | Research Natural Area | <1 |
| 1967 | Beech-Maple Knoll | Research Natural Area | <1 |
| 1973 | Montezuma Marshes | National Natural Landmark | 3 |
| 1984 | Carncross Salt Pond | Preserve | <1 |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Montezuma Wetlands Complex (USA). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/montezuma-wetlands-complex-iba-usa on 23/11/2024.