Data Zone
Year of most recent IBA criteria assessment: 2007
Populations of IBA trigger species| Species | Current IUCN Red List Category | Season | Year(s) of estimate | Population estimate | IBA Criteria Triggered |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highland Guan Penelopina nigra | VU | resident | 2001 | 250-999 individuals | A1, A2 |
| Horned Guan Oreophasis derbianus | EN | resident | 2006 | < 50 individuals | A1, A2 |
| Ocellated Quail Cyrtonyx ocellatus | VU | resident | 2000 | < 50 individuals | A1, A2 |
| Green-throated Mountain-gem Lampornis viridipallens | LC | resident | 1999 | 2,500-9,999 individuals | A2 |
| Rufous Sabrewing Pampa rufa | LC | resident | 1999 | 250-999 individuals | A2 |
| Bushy-crested Jay Cyanocorax melanocyaneus | LC | resident | 1999 | 2,500-9,999 individuals | A2 |
| Azure-rumped Tanager Tangara cabanisi | VU | resident | 2003 | < 50 individuals | A1, A2 |
Note: This table presents the IBA criteria triggered and the species that triggered then at the time of assessment, the current IUCN Red List category may vary from that which was in place at that time.
For more information about the IBA assessment process and criteria please click here
| Protected Area | Designation | Area (ha) | Relationship with IBA | Overlap with IBA (ha) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volcán Tajumulco | Zona de Veda Definitiva | 11,614 | protected area contained by site | 13,032 |
| Volcán Tacaná | Zona de Veda Definitiva | 2,548 | protected area contained by site | 2,964 |
| Volcán San Antonio | Zona de Veda Definitiva | 120 | protected area contained by site | 120 |
| Villa Rosita | Reserva Natural Privada | 15 | protected area contained by site | 0 |
| Tewancarnero | Parque Regional Municipal | 502 | protected area contained by site | 353 |
| Sibinal (Canjulá, Tacaná, Los Maijones y Tocapote) | Parque Regional Municipal | 560 | protected area contained by site | 0 |
| San Rafael Pié de la Cuesta | Parque Regional Municipal | 46 | protected area contained by site | 0 |
| Medio Día | Reserva Natural Privada | 590 | protected area contained by site | 0 |
| Medio Día | Private Nature Reserve | 450 | protected area contained by site | 450 |
| Manila | Private Nature Reserve | 244 | protected area contained by site | 244 |
| Manila | Reserva Natural Privada | 205 | protected area contained by site | 0 |
| La Igualdad | Reserva Natural Privada | 21 | protected area contained by site | 0 |
| La Igualdad | Reserva Natural Privada | 256 | protected area contained by site | 0 |
| Australia | Reserva Natural Privada | 706 | protected area contained by site | 0 |
| Astillero Municipal San Cristóbal Cucho | Parque Regional Municipal | 221 | protected area contained by site | 0 |
| Astillero Municipal Esquipulas Palo Gordo | Parque Regional Municipal | 1,806 | protected area contained by site | 0 |
| Astillero Municipal El Grande y Astillero Municipal Quiaquichum | Parque Regional Municipal | 116 | protected area contained by site | 0 |
| Astillero Municipal de San Marcos | Regional Park | 860 | protected area contained by site | 860 |
| Astillero Municipal de San Marcos | Parque Regional Municipal | 786 | protected area contained by site | 0 |
| Astillero Municipal 1 y 2 de San Pedro Sacatepequez San Marcos | Regional Park | 285 | protected area contained by site | 285 |
| Astillero Municipal 1 y 2 de San Pedro Sacatepequez San Marcos | Parque Regional Municipal | 286 | protected area contained by site | 0 |
| IUCN Habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Artificial/Terrestrial | Abandoned & fallow farmland, disturbed ground, Forestry & agro-industrial plantations, Improved pasture land, Other urban & industrial areas, Perennial crops, orchards & groves | - |
| Forest | Montane broadleaf evergreen, Pine-oak, Tropical lowland evergreen, Tropical coniferous | - |
| Grassland | Alpine & subalpine, Second-growth & grazed | - |
| Rocky areas (eg. inland cliffs, mountain peaks) | Scree & boulders | - |
| Shrubland | Second-growth & disturbed scrub | - |
| Wetlands (inland) | Rivers | - |
| Land-use | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|
| agriculture | - |
| forestry | - |
| hunting | - |
| nature conservation and research | - |
| not utilised | - |
| rangeland/pastureland | - |
| tourism/recreation | - |
| urban/industrial/transport | - |
| water management | - |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2023) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Tacana - Tajumulco. Downloaded from
http://www.birdlife.org on 25/03/2023.
