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 ('triggering') IBA criteria.
Populations meeting IBA criteria ('trigger species') at the site:| Species | Red List | Season (year/s of estimate) | Size | IBA criteria |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glaucous-winged Gull Larus glaucescens | LC | breeding (1974–2009) | 13,000 birds | A4i |
| Aleutian Tern Onychoprion aleuticus | VU | breeding (1974–2009) | 225 birds | A4i |
| Year | Protected Area | Designation (management category) | % coverage of IBA |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Port Moller | Critical Habitat Area (V) | 23 |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Nelson Lagoon Colonies (USA). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/nelson-lagoon-colonies-iba-usa on 23/12/2024.