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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ring-billed Gull Larus delawarensis | LC | breeding (1999) | 35,537 pairs | A4i |
| A4iii Species group - waterbirds | n/a | breeding (1999) | 20,000-49,999 pairs | A4iii |
| Habitat | % of IBA | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Artificial/Terrestrial | - | Other urban & industrial areas |
| Wetlands (inland) | - | Freshwater lakes & pools |
| Land use | % of IBA |
|---|---|
| nature conservation and research | major (>10) |
| urban/industrial/transport | major (>10) |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Port Colborne (breakwater and mainland) (Canada). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/port-colborne-(breakwater-and-mainland)-iba-canada on 19/12/2024.