Data Zone
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sandwich Tern Thalasseus sandvicensis | LC | breeding (-) | present | A4i |
| Royal Tern Thalasseus maximus | LC | resident (-) | present | A4i |
| Year | Protected Area | Designation (management category) | % coverage of IBA |
|---|---|---|---|
| - | Sand Bag Island | National Conservation Area (V) | 19 |
| 1976 | Bardens Inlet | Crab Spawning Sanctuary (IV) | 38 |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Sand Bag Island (USA). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/sand-bag-island-iba-usa on 25/12/2024.