Data Zone
The site was identified as important 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 List1 | Season | Year(s) | Size | IBA criteria |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Western Gull Larus occidentalis | LC | breeding | 1974-2009 | 7,800 individuals | A4i |
1. The current IUCN Red List category. The category at the time of the IBA criteria assessment (2012) may differ.
| Year | Protected Area | Designation | % overlap with IBA |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1938 | Channel Islands | National Park | 4 |
| 1974 | Santa Barbara and Anacapa Islands | ASBS State Water Quality Protection Area | 6 |
| 1980 | Channel Islands | National Marine Sanctuary | 46 |
| 2003 | Santa Barbara Island | State Marine Reserve | 4 |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Santa Barbara Island, CA (USA). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/santa-barbara-island-ca-iba-usa on 24/11/2024.