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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trumpeter Swan Cygnus buccinator | LC | breeding (2000–2005) | 246–346 birds | A4i |
| Year | Protected Area | Designation (management category) | % coverage of IBA |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | Kenai | National Wildlife Refuge (IV) | 87 |
| 1969 | Captain Cook | State Recreation Area (V) | <1 |
| 1980 | Dave Spencer | Wilderness (Ib) | 41 |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Swanson Lakes (USA). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/swanson-lakes-iba-usa on 25/12/2024.