Data Zone
The site was identified as important in 2009 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heermann's Gull Larus heermanni | NT | non-breeding | 2005 | 510 individuals | A1 |
| Bell's Vireo Vireo bellii | LC | breeding | 2001 | 100 breeding pairs | A1 |
| Tricolored Blackbird Agelaius tricolor | EN | breeding | 1999 | 40 breeding pairs | A1 |
1. The current IUCN Red List category. The category at the time of the IBA criteria assessment (2009) may differ.
| Year | Protected Area | Designation | % overlap with IBA |
|---|---|---|---|
| - | Acton Wash | Wildlife Sanctuary | <1 |
| 2001 | Santa Clara Ranch | Private Conservation Land | 1 |
| 2002 | Santa Clara River Fee | Private Conservation Land | 4 |
| 2003 | Mcconica Ranch | Private Conservation Land | <1 |
| 2004 | Santa Clara River Fee | Private Conservation Land | 1 |
| 2009 | City Of Santa Paula | Private Conservation Land | - |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Santa Clara River Valley (USA). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/santa-clara-river-valley-iba-usa on 23/11/2024.