Data Zone
The site was identified as internationally important for bird conservation 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 List | Season (year/s of estimate) | Size | IBA criteria |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mallard Anas platyrhynchos | LC | passage (1996) | 100,000 birds | A4i |
| American Black Duck Anas rubripes | LC | passage (1996) | 25,000 birds | A4i |
| Cerulean Warbler Setophaga cerulea | NT | breeding (-) | present | A1 |
| A4iii Species group - waterbirds | n/a | non-breeding (-) | 500,000-999,999 birds | A4iii |
| Year | Protected Area | Designation (management category) | % coverage of IBA |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1937 | Montezuma | National Wildlife Refuge (IV) | 14 |
| 1967 | Swamp Woods | Research Natural Area (Ia) | <1 |
| 1967 | Beech-Maple Knoll | Research Natural Area (Ia) | <1 |
| 1973 | Montezuma Marshes | National Natural Landmark (III) | 3 |
| 1984 | Carncross Salt Pond | Preserve (V) | <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 26/12/2024.