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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Painted Bunting Passerina ciris | LC | breeding (2003) | 50 pairs | A1 |
| Year | Protected Area | Designation (management category) | % coverage of IBA |
|---|---|---|---|
| - | Hatchery | Wildlife Management Area (V) | 3 |
| - | Santee Propo | Proposed Wilderness (Ib) | 1 |
| 1942 | Santee | National Wildlife Refuge (IV) | 69 |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Santee National Wildlife Refuge (USA). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/santee-national-wildlife-refuge-iba-usa on 28/12/2024.