Data Zone
The site was identified as internationally important for bird conservation 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 List | Season (year/s of estimate) | Size | IBA criteria |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Fulmar Fulmarus glacialis | LC | breeding (1974–2009) | 291,550 birds | A4ii |
| Pelagic Cormorant Urile pelagicus | LC | breeding (1974–2009) | 1,860 birds | A4i |
| Black-legged Kittiwake Rissa tridactyla | VU | breeding (1974–2009) | 50,990 birds | A4i |
| Parakeet Auklet Aethia psittacula | LC | breeding (1974–2009) | 20,550 birds | A4ii |
| Least Auklet Aethia pusilla | LC | breeding (1974–2009) | 680,000 birds | A4ii |
| Crested Auklet Aethia cristatella | LC | breeding (1974–2009) | 135,000 birds | A4ii |
| Thick-billed Murre Uria lomvia | LC | breeding (1974–2009) | 308,775 birds | A4ii |
| Year | Protected Area | Designation (management category) | % coverage of IBA |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Bering Sea | Wilderness (Ib) | 18 |
| 1980 | Alaska Maritime | National Wildlife Refuge (IV) | 18 |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: St Matthew & Hall Islands Colonies (USA). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/st-matthew-&-hall-islands-colonies-iba-usa on 23/12/2024.