Bolsa Chica
The Bolsa Chica IBA occupies 207 hectares of land comprised of: unset. The IBA is located in the Southern California Bight ecoregion. It is owned and managed as: state, and has the following primary uses: commercial development.
The Bolsa Chica IBA contains 1 seabird species and an estimated 2,200 birds. The colony is an IBA for the following species: Elegant Tern (2,200).
Ornithological Summary
The Bolsa Chica IBA contains 1 seabird species and an estimated 2,200 birds. The colony is an IBA for the following species: Elegant Tern (2,200).
Ownership
The Bolsa Chica IBA is owned and managed as: state.
Habitat
The Bolsa Chica IBA is located in the Southern California Bight ecoregion and contains the following habitat types: unset. The colony occupies a total land area of 207 hectares.
Land Use
The Bolsa Chica IBA is used for: commercial development.
Birds in This Area
Elegant Tern
Thalasseus elegans
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