Data Zone
The site was identified as internationally important for bird conservation in 2010 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Prairie-chicken Tympanuchus cupido | NT | resident (-) | present | A1 |
| Year | Protected Area | Designation (management category) | % coverage of IBA |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Greater Flint Hills | Private Conservation Land (V) | 100 |
| 1995 | Greater Flint Hills Lease | Private Conservation Land (V) | 1 |
| 1996 | Brave Heirs | Private Conservation Land (V) | <1 |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Tallgrass Prairie Preserve (USA). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/tallgrass-prairie-preserve-iba-usa on 27/12/2024.