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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hudsonian Godwit Limosa haemastica | VU | breeding | 1998 | 1,279 unknown | A4i |
| Rock Sandpiper Calidris ptilocnemis | LC | non-breeding | 1999 | 25,350 unknown | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | Susitna Flats State Game | Refuge | 96 |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Susitna Flats (USA). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/susitna-flats-iba-usa on 23/11/2024.