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 |
---|---|---|---|---|
White-faced Ibis Plegadis chihi | LC | breeding (-) | present | A4i |
Franklin's Gull Larus pipixcan | LC | passage (-) | present | A4i |
Year | Protected Area | Designation (management category) | % coverage of IBA |
---|---|---|---|
- | Oxford Slough | Waterfowl Production Area (VI) | 97 |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Oxford Slough (USA). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/oxford-slough-iba-usa on 27/12/2024.