Long Island National Wildlife Refuge Complex is aNational Wildlife Refuge complex in the state ofNew York. All of the component refuges are located onLong Island.
The Long Island National Wildlife Refuge Complex consists of seven national wildlife refuges, two refuge sub-units and one wildlife management area, all managed by theU.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Collectively, the ten units are approximately 6,500 acres (26 km2) in size. Each unit is unique and provides wildlife habitat amongst Long Island's urban settings essential for the livelihood of migratory birds, threatened and endangered species, fish and other wildlife. The strategic location of Long Island in theLong Island Pine Barrens and along theAtlantic Flyway make it an important nesting, wintering and migratory stop over area for hundreds of species of birds.
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