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| Our online guide highlights 10 Priority IBAs and some of the birds found within them |
There are 597 Important Bird Areas in Canada. These natural spaces are vitally important for our breeding,
migrating, and wintering birds, and the conservation
of these sites is a cornerstone of effective bird conservation.
Nature Canada is a co-partner in the international Important
Bird Areas (IBA) program, which aims to identify, conserve
and monitor a network of sites that provides essential
habitat for bird populations.
In Canada thousands of volunteers have helped conserve Important Bird Areas by surveying bird populations, building nest boxes, erecting signs, removing invasive species, planting native grasses, and promoting awareness of the value of wildlife. Find out more about the work of our communities in action.
BirdLife International began the IBA program in Europe in
the 1980s. Since that time, BirdLife partners in more
than 178 countries and territories have joined together to build the
global IBA network.
The goals of the Canadian IBA program are to:
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Identify a network of sites that conserve the natural diversity of Canadian bird species and are critical for the long-term viability of naturally occurring bird populations.
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Establish ongoing local involvement in site protection and monitoring.
- Determine the type of protection or stewardship required for each site, and ensure the conservation of sites through partnerships of local stakeholders who develop and implement appropriate on-the-ground conservation plans.
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Canada and Bird Studies Canada are Canadian co-partners
delivering BirdLife International’s Important
Bird Areas program in Canada. We aim to identify,
monitor and protect a global network of IBAs for
the conservation of the world’s birds and other
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