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Akimiski Island Migratory Bird Sanctuary : ウィキペディア英語版 | Akimiski Island Migratory Bird Sanctuary
The Akimiski Island Migratory Bird Sanctuary is a migratory bird sanctuary in Qikiqtaaluk, Nunavut, Canada. It is located on Akimiski Island within James Bay. The sanctuary, established by the Canadian government on 1 January 1941, has federal conservation status.〔(【引用サイトリンク】title=Akimiski Island James Bay, Nunavut )〕 Taking up the eastern two-thirds of the island, it is in overall size, including a marine area. It includes marine, intertidal, and subtidal components and is rated Category IV by the International Union for Conservation of Nature.〔(【引用サイトリンク】title= Area Name: Akimiski Island )〕 The coastal waters and wetlands are important feeding grounds for several varieties of migratory waterfowl and shorebirds. These include Atlantic brant, Canada goose, Caspian tern, Hudsonian godwit, lesser snow goose, red knot, and semipalmated plover. ==Other designations== In addition to the migratory bird sanctuary designation, this area is an Important Bird Area, site #NU036. Most of the coastline has been designated as a key terrestrial habitat for migratory birds by the Canadian Wildlife Service.〔
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