Data Zone
The site was identified as important 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 List1 | Season | Year(s) | Size | IBA criteria |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sandwich Tern Thalasseus sandvicensis | LC | breeding | 2001-2005 | 105-2,660 breeding pairs | A4i |
| Royal Tern Thalasseus maximus | LC | breeding | 2001-2005 | 2,115-7,855 breeding pairs | A4i |
1. The current IUCN Red List category. The category at the time of the IBA criteria assessment (2012) may differ.
| Year | Protected Area | Designation | % overlap with IBA |
|---|---|---|---|
| - | Sundown Island | Audubon Society Preserve or Sanctuary | 38 |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Sundown Island (USA). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/sundown-island-iba-usa on 23/11/2024.