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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. Taking up the eastern two-thirds of the island, it is 3,367 km2 (1,300 sq mi) in overall size, including a 1,664 km2 (642 sq mi) marine area. It includes marine, intertidal, and subtidal components, and is rated Category Ib by the International Union for Conservation of Nature.

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  • 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. Taking up the eastern two-thirds of the island, it is 3,367 km2 (1,300 sq mi) in overall size, including a 1,664 km2 (642 sq mi) marine area. It includes marine, intertidal, and subtidal components, and is rated Category Ib by the International Union for Conservation of Nature. 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. Among mammalians, ringed seals, polar bears, and beluga whales can be found in the area. (en)
  • Le refuge d'oiseaux de l'Île Akimiski (anglais : Akimiski Island Migratory Bird Sanctuary) est un refuge d'oiseaux migrateurs du Nunavut (Canada). Elle comprend la partie orientale de l'île Akimiski. Elle est administrée par le Service canadien de la faune. (fr)
  • Il santuario degli uccelli migratori dell'isola di Akimiski è un situato sull'isola di Akimiski, nella baia di James, nella regione di Qikiqtaaluk, Nunavut, in Canada. Fondato dal governo canadese il 1º gennaio 1941 ha lo status federale di protezione ambientale. Si estende per due terzi dell'isola, per un totale di 3,367 km² se si considera anche 1,664 km² di area marina. Include infatti componenti marittime, mesolitoranee e litoranee ed è classificato come quarta categoria dall'Unione internazionale per la conservazione della natura. Le acque costiere e le zone umide sono importanti terreni di approvvigionamento di cibo per numerose varietà di uccelli acquatici migratori e chionidi. Questi includono popolazioni di oca colombaccio, oca del Canada, sterna maggiore, pittima dell'Hudson, oca delle nevi, piovanello maggiore e corriere semipalmato. (it)
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  • Le refuge d'oiseaux de l'Île Akimiski (anglais : Akimiski Island Migratory Bird Sanctuary) est un refuge d'oiseaux migrateurs du Nunavut (Canada). Elle comprend la partie orientale de l'île Akimiski. Elle est administrée par le Service canadien de la faune. (fr)
  • 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. Taking up the eastern two-thirds of the island, it is 3,367 km2 (1,300 sq mi) in overall size, including a 1,664 km2 (642 sq mi) marine area. It includes marine, intertidal, and subtidal components, and is rated Category Ib by the International Union for Conservation of Nature. (en)
  • Il santuario degli uccelli migratori dell'isola di Akimiski è un situato sull'isola di Akimiski, nella baia di James, nella regione di Qikiqtaaluk, Nunavut, in Canada. Fondato dal governo canadese il 1º gennaio 1941 ha lo status federale di protezione ambientale. Si estende per due terzi dell'isola, per un totale di 3,367 km² se si considera anche 1,664 km² di area marina. Include infatti componenti marittime, mesolitoranee e litoranee ed è classificato come quarta categoria dall'Unione internazionale per la conservazione della natura. (it)
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