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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sandwich Tern Thalasseus sandvicensis | LC | breeding (2001–2005) | 105–2,660 pairs | A4i |
| Royal Tern Thalasseus maximus | LC | breeding (2001–2005) | 2,115–7,855 pairs | A4i |
| Year | Protected Area | Designation (management category) | % coverage of IBA |
|---|---|---|---|
| - | Sundown Island | Audubon Society Preserve or Sanctuary (V) | 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 25/12/2024.