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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black-footed Albatross Phoebastria nigripes | NT | breeding (1974–2009) | 111 birds | A1 |
| Year | Protected Area | Designation (management category) | % coverage of IBA |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | Monterey Bay | National Marine Sanctuary (V) | 100 |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: San Mateo Coast, CA (USA). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/san-mateo-coast-ca-iba-usa on 27/12/2024.