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 IBA criteria.
Populations meeting IBA criteria ('key species') at the site:| Species | Red List | Season (year/s of estimate) | Size | IBA criteria |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caspian Tern Hydroprogne caspia | LC | breeding (1986) | 1,000 nests | A4i |
| Habitat | % of IBA | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Wetlands (inland) | - | Freshwater lakes & pools; Freshwater marshes & swamps |
| Land use | % of IBA |
|---|---|
| nature conservation and research | major (>10) |
| fisheries/aquaculture | major (>10) |
| tourism/recreation | minor (<10) |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2025) Important Bird Area factsheet: Sand Reef Islands (Canada). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/sand-reef-islands-iba-canada on 20/01/2025.