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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Bobwhite Colinus virginianus | NT | resident | - | present | A1 |
| Black-capped Vireo Vireo atricapilla | NT | breeding | - | present | A1 |
| Chestnut-collared Longspur Calcarius ornatus | VU | non-breeding | - | present | A1 |
| Painted Bunting Passerina ciris | LC | breeding | - | present | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1901 | Wichita Mountains | Wildlife Refuge | 97 |
| 1970 | Wichita Mountains Wilderness North Mountain Unit | Wilderness | 16 |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Wichita Mountains National Wildlife Refuge (USA). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/wichita-mountains-national-wildlife-refuge-iba-usa on 22/11/2024.