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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sage Grouse Centrocercus urophasianus | NT | breeding (2007) | 567 males | A1 |
| Year | Protected Area | Designation (management category) | % coverage of IBA |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Goose Creek Mesa | Area of Critical Environmental Concern (V) | <1 |
| 1996 | Trapper Creek | Research Natural Area (Ia) | <1 |
| 2006 | Big Cottonwood | Wildlife Management Area (V) | <1 |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: South Hills (USA). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/south-hills-iba-usa on 26/12/2024.