Data Zone
The site was identified as important 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 List1 | Season | Year(s) | Size | IBA criteria |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Piping Plover Charadrius melodus | NT | breeding | 2007 | 21 breeding pairs | A1 |
| Sprague's Pipit Anthus spragueii | VU | breeding | 2007 | 37 breeding pairs | A1 |
| Chestnut-collared Longspur Calcarius ornatus | VU | breeding | 2007 | 77 breeding pairs | A1 |
1. The current IUCN Red List category. The category at the time of the IBA criteria assessment (2009) may differ.
| Year | Protected Area | Designation | % overlap with IBA |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | Sheridan County | Waterfowl Production Area | 19 |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Westby Prairie-Wetland Complex (USA). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/westby-prairie-wetland-complex-iba-usa on 22/11/2024.