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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red-cockaded Woodpecker Leuconotopicus borealis | NT | resident (-) | present | A1 |
| Year | Protected Area | Designation (management category) | % coverage of IBA |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | Waccamaw | National Wildlife Refuge (IV) | 100 |
| 2011 | Sandy Island | Private Conservation Land (V) | 100 |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Sandy Island (USA). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/sandy-island-iba-usa on 24/12/2024.