Important Bird Areas
An Important Bird Area (IBA) is a site that is part of a global network of sites that have been selected for their outstanding habitat value and the imperative roles they play in hosting birds, whether for breeding, migrating, or over-wintering. The Important Bird Area designation is recognized internationally, and thousands of IBAs have been designated across Europe, Asia and North America. National Audubon Society coordinates the IBA program in North America; today there are over 2,500 state-level IBAs in the US and nearly 450 Globally-significant IBAs in the US. Audubon Society of Portland oversees the 97 IBA's that have been identified in Oregon.
Important Bird Areas map and site descriptions
What is an Important Bird Area?
State-level IBAs are nominated through a public process and reviewed by a Technical Advisory Committee. The main goals of this non-regulatory program are to:
- Identify the most critical places for birds in our state
- Raise awareness about the importance of these areas
- Promote stewardship, protection, and enhancement of these sites through partnerships, education, monitoring and hands-on restoration efforts.
For more information contact Mary Coolidge, IBA Coordinator, at (503) 292-6855 ext 111 or by email at mcoolidge@audubonportland.org
