Data Zone
The site was identified as internationally important for bird conservation in 2008 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A4iii Species group - waterbirds | n/a | non-breeding (1996–1997) | 50,000-99,999 birds | A4iii |
| Habitat | % of IBA | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Grassland | - | Steppe & dry calcareous |
| Wetlands (inland) | - | Riverine sand beaches; Freshwater lakes & pools; Freshwater marshes & swamps |
| Land use | % of IBA |
|---|---|
| rangeland/pastureland | major (>10) |
| agriculture | minor (<10) |
| nature conservation and research | minor (<10) |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Pakowki Lake (Canada). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/pakowki-lake-iba-canada on 22/12/2024.