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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Horned Puffin Fratercula corniculata | LC | breeding (1974–2009) | 20,000 individuals | A4ii |
| Year | Protected Area | Designation (management category) | % coverage of IBA |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Alaska Maritime | National Wildlife Refuge (IV) | 13 |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2025) Important Bird Area factsheet: Near Island Colony (USA). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/near-island-colony-iba-usa on 19/01/2025.