Data Zone
The site was identified as internationally important for bird conservation 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 List | Season (year/s of estimate) | Size | IBA criteria |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heermann's Gull Larus heermanni | NT | non-breeding (2005) | 510 birds | A1 |
| Bell's Vireo Vireo bellii | LC | breeding (2001) | 100 pairs | A1 |
| Tricolored Blackbird Agelaius tricolor | EN | breeding (1999) | 40 pairs | A1 |
| Year | Protected Area | Designation (management category) | % coverage of IBA |
|---|---|---|---|
| - | Acton Wash | Wildlife Sanctuary (V) | <1 |
| 2001 | Santa Clara Ranch | Private Conservation Land (V) | 1 |
| 2002 | Santa Clara River Fee | Private Conservation Land (V) | 4 |
| 2003 | Mcconica Ranch | Private Conservation Land (V) | <1 |
| 2004 | Santa Clara River Fee | Private Conservation Land (V) | 1 |
| 2009 | City Of Santa Paula | Private Conservation Land (V) | - |
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 26/12/2024.