Ouse Washes (2566)
United Kingdom, Europe
Biodiversity elements triggering KBA criteria
| Taxonomic group | Scientific name | Common name | IUCN Red List category | Year | KBA criteria |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aves | Cygnus cygnus | Whooper Swan | LC | 2007 | D1a |
| Aves | Mareca penelope | Eurasian Wigeon | LC | 2007 | D1a |
| Aves | Cygnus columbianus | Tundra Swan | LC | 2007 | D1a |
Other species not triggering KBA criteria
| Taxonomic group | Scientific name | Common name | IUCN Red List Category | Year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aves | Limosa limosa | Black-tailed Godwit | NT | 2007 | |
| Aves | Spatula clypeata | Northern Shoveler | LC | 2007 | |
| Aves | Anas acuta | Northern Pintail | LC | 2007 | |
| Aves | Anas crecca | Common Teal | LC | 2007 | |
| Aves | Mareca strepera | Gadwall | LC | 2007 | |
| Aves | Calidris pugnax | Ruff | LC | 2007 | |
Recommended citation
Key Biodiversity Areas Partnership (2025) Key Biodiversity Areas factsheet: Ouse Washes. Extracted from the World Database of Key Biodiversity Areas. Developed by the Key Biodiversity Areas Partnership: BirdLife International, IUCN, American Bird Conservancy, Amphibian Survival Alliance, Conservation International, Critical Ecosystem Partnership Fund, Global Environment Facility, Re:wild, NatureServe, Rainforest Trust, Royal Society for the Protection of Birds, World Wildlife Fund and Wildlife Conservation Society. Downloaded from https://keybiodiversityareas.org/ on Dec 14, 2025.