Data Zone
The site was identified as internationally important for bird conservation in 2011 because it was regularly supporting significant populations of the species listed below, meeting IBA criteria.
Populations meeting IBA criteria ('key species') at the site:| Species | Red List | Season (year/s of estimate) | Size | IBA criteria |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sandhill Crane Grus canadensis | LC | passage (-) | present | A4i |
| Year | Protected Area | Designation (management category) | % coverage of IBA |
|---|---|---|---|
| - | Willcox Playa Nnl | Area of Critical Environmental Concern (V) | 8 |
| - | Ginsburg - Willcox Playa | Waterfowl (V) | 1 |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2025) Important Bird Area factsheet: Willcox Playa /Cochise Lakes (USA). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/willcox-playa-cochise-lakes-iba-usa on 07/01/2025.