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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Year | Protected Area | Designation (management category) | % coverage of IBA |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1901 | Wichita Mountains | Wildlife Refuge (IV) | 97 |
| 1970 | Wichita Mountains Wilderness North Mountain Unit | Wilderness (Ib) | 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 23/12/2024.