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 | 2004 | 250-999 individuals | A1, A2, A3 |
| Horned Guan Oreophasis derbianus | EN | resident | 2000 | 30-100 individuals | A1, A2, A3 |
| White-bellied Chachalaca Ortalis leucogastra | LC | resident | 2004 | 250-999 individuals | A2, A3 |
| White-faced Quail-dove Zentrygon albifacies | LC | resident | 2004 | 1,000-2,499 individuals | A3 |
| Emerald-chinned Hummingbird Abeillia abeillei | LC | resident | 2004 | 50-249 individuals | A3 |
| Rufous Sabrewing Campylopterus rufus | LC | resident | 2004-2007 | 250-999 individuals | A2, A3 |
| Blue-tailed Hummingbird Amazilia cyanura | LC | resident | 2004 | 250-999 individuals | A2, A3 |
| White-eared Hummingbird Basilinna leucotis | LC | resident | 2004 | 2,500-9,999 individuals | A3 |
| Green-throated Mountain-gem Lampornis viridipallens | LC | resident | 2004-2007 | 10,000-19,999 individuals | A2, A3 |
| Amethyst-throated Hummingbird Lampornis amethystinus | LC | resident | 2004 | 10,000-19,999 individuals | A3 |
| Garnet-throated Hummingbird Lamprolaima rhami | LC | resident | 2004 | 1,000-2,499 individuals | A3 |
| Sparkling-tailed Woodstar Tilmatura dupontii | LC | resident | 2004 | 50-249 individuals | A3 |
| Wine-throated Hummingbird Atthis ellioti | LC | resident | 2004-2007 | 50-249 individuals | A2, A3 |
| Whiskered Screech-owl Megascops trichopsis | LC | resident | 1932 | < 50 individuals | A3 |
| Fulvous Owl Strix fulvescens | LC | resident | 2004 | 50-249 individuals | A2, A3 |
| Mountain Trogon Trogon mexicanus | LC | resident | 2004 | 2,500-9,999 individuals | A3 |
| Blue-throated Motmot Aspatha gularis | LC | resident | 2004-2006 | 1,000-2,499 individuals | A2, A3 |
| Orange-fronted Parakeet Eupsittula canicularis | VU | resident | 2004 | 250-999 individuals | A3 |
| Long-tailed Manakin Chiroxiphia linearis | LC | resident | 2004 | 250-999 individuals | A3 |
| Buff-breasted Flycatcher Empidonax fulvifrons | LC | resident | 2007 | < 50 individuals | A3 |
| Pine Flycatcher Empidonax affinis | LC | resident | 2004 | 50-249 individuals | A3 |
| Greater Pewee Contopus pertinax | LC | resident | 2004 | 250-999 individuals | A3 |
| Belted Flycatcher Xenotriccus callizonus | LC | resident | 2000-2006 | < 50 individuals | A1, A2, A3 |
| Chestnut-sided Shrike-vireo Vireolanius melitophrys | LC | resident | 2004 | 50-249 individuals | A3 |
| Black-throated Jay Cyanolyca pumilo | LC | resident | 2004 | 250-999 individuals | A3 |
| Unicolored Jay Aphelocoma unicolor | LC | resident | 2004 | 50-249 individuals | A3 |
| White-throated Magpie-jay Cyanocorax formosus | LC | resident | 2004 | 250-999 individuals | A3 |
| Bushy-crested Jay Cyanocorax melanocyaneus | LC | resident | 2004 | 2,500-9,999 individuals | A2, A3 |
| Black-capped Swallow Atticora pileata | LC | resident | 2004 | 250-999 individuals | A2, A3 |
| Rufous-browed Wren Troglodytes rufociliatus | LC | resident | 2004 | 10,000-19,999 individuals | A2, A3 |
| Blue-and-white Mockingbird Melanotis hypoleucus | LC | resident | 2004 | 2,500-9,999 individuals | A2, A3 |
| Brown-backed Solitaire Myadestes occidentalis | LC | - | 2004 | 2,500-9,999 individuals | A3 |
| Slate-colored Solitaire Myadestes unicolor | LC | resident | 2004 | < 50 individuals | A3 |
| Black Thrush Turdus infuscatus | LC | resident | 2004 | 2,500-9,999 individuals | A3 |
| Rufous-collared Thrush Turdus rufitorques | LC | resident | 2004 | 2,500-9,999 individuals | A2, A3 |
| Grey Silky-flycatcher Ptiliogonys cinereus | LC | resident | 2004 | 1,000-2,499 individuals | A3 |
| Olive Warbler Peucedramus taeniatus | LC | resident | 2004 | 250-999 individuals | A3 |
| Blue-crowned Chlorophonia Chlorophonia occipitalis | LC | resident | 2004 | 250-999 individuals | A3 |
| Hooded Grosbeak Hesperiphona abeillei | LC | resident | 2004 | 250-999 individuals | A3 |
| Black-capped Siskin Spinus atriceps | LC | resident | 2004 | 50-249 individuals | A2, A3 |
| Grey-crowned Ground-sparrow Melozone occipitalis | LC | resident | 2004 | 250-999 individuals | A2 |
| Bar-winged Oriole Icterus maculialatus | LC | resident | 2004 | 50-249 individuals | A2, A3 |
| Black-vented Oriole Icterus wagleri | LC | resident | 2004 | 50-249 individuals | A3 |
| Crescent-chested Warbler Oreothlypis superciliosa | LC | resident | 2004 | 1,000-2,499 individuals | A3 |
| Golden-browed Warbler Basileuterus belli | LC | resident | 2004 | 2,500-9,999 individuals | A3 |
| Red-faced Warbler Cardellina rubrifrons | LC | winter | 2004 | 250-999 individuals | A3 |
| Pink-headed Warbler Cardellina versicolor | LC | resident | 2004 | 2,500-9,999 individuals | A1, A2, A3 |
| Painted Whitestart Myioborus pictus | LC | resident | 2004 | 2,500-9,999 individuals | A3 |
| Cinnamon-bellied Flowerpiercer Diglossa baritula | LC | resident | 2004 | 2,500-9,999 individuals | A3 |
| Azure-rumped Tanager Tangara cabanisi | VU | resident | 2000 | < 50 individuals | A1, A2, A3 |
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
Protection status:
| Protected Area | Designation | Area (ha) | Relationship with IBA | Overlap with IBA (ha) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xecanac | Private Nature Reserve | 16 | protected area contained by site | 0 |
| Xecanac | Reserva Natural Privada | 17 | protected area contained by site | 0 |
| Volcanes Santo Tomas y Zunil | Zona de Amortiguamiento | 5,987 | protected area contained by site | 5,987 |
| Volcán Zunil | Zona de Veda Definitiva | 4,199 | protected area overlaps with site | 0 |
| Volcán Tolimán | Zona de Veda Definitiva | 4,848 | protected area contained by site | 0 |
| Volcán San Pedro | Zona de Veda Definitiva | 3,828 | protected area contained by site | 0 |
| Volcán Coxliquel | Zona de Veda Definitiva | 704 | protected area contained by site | 0 |
| Volcán Atitlán | Zona de Veda Definitiva | 10,056 | protected area contained by site | 0 |
| San Bernardino E.C.A. Xejuyu | Reserva Natural Privada | 257 | protected area contained by site | 0 |
| Riscos de Momostenango | Parque Nacional | 240 | protected area overlaps with site | 0 |
| Parque Regional municipal El Mirador Rey Tepepul | Parque Regional Municipal | 3,531 | protected area contained by site | 0 |
| Parque Ecológico Corazón del Bosque (Parque Ecológico UK'UX K'ACHELAJ) | Reserva Natural Privada | 9 | protected area contained by site | 0 |
| Pampojilá Peña Flor | Reserva Natural Privada | 157 | protected area contained by site | 0 |
| Pampojilá Peña Flor | Private Nature Reserve | 206 | protected area contained by site | 0 |
| Pachuj | Reserva Natural Privada | 250 | protected area contained by site | 0 |
| Monte de Oro y anexos | Reserva Natural Privada | 1,004 | protected area contained by site | 0 |
| Molino Helvetia | Private Nature Reserve | 176 | protected area contained by site | 0 |
| Milán y Anexos | Private Nature Reserve | 846 | protected area contained by site | 0 |
| Milán y Anexos | Reserva Natural Privada | 847 | protected area contained by site | 0 |
| Maravillas | Private Natural Reserve | 36 | protected area contained by site | 36 |
| Los Tarrales | Reserva Natural Privada | 649 | protected area contained by site | 0 |
| Los Tarrales | Private Nature Reserve | 782 | protected area contained by site | 0 |
| Los Laureles | Reserva Natural Privada | 34 | protected area overlaps with site | 0 |
| Los Castaños | Private Nature Reserve | 45 | protected area contained by site | 0 |
| Los Castaños | Reserva Natural Privada | 40 | protected area contained by site | 0 |
| Los Andes | Reserva Natural Privada | 499 | protected area contained by site | 0 |
| Los Andes | Private Nature Reserve | 610 | protected area contained by site | 0 |
| Los Altos de San Miguel Totonicapán | Parque Regional Municipal | 12,126 | protected area contained by site | 0 |
| Las Maravillas | Reserva Natural Privada | 31 | protected area contained by site | 0 |
| Las Maravillas | Private Nature Reserve | 30 | protected area contained by site | 0 |
| La Soledad y anexos | Reserva Natural Privada | 22 | protected area contained by site | 0 |
| Iximché | Parque Nacional | 11 | protected area contained by site | 10 |
| Finca Chirijuyú | Reserva Natural Privada | 153 | protected area contained by site | 0 |
| Estación Científica Refugio del Quetzal - Volcán Atitlán | Reserva Natural Privada | 1,016 | protected area contained by site | 0 |
| El Vesubio | Private Nature Reserve | 418 | protected area contained by site | 0 |
| El Vesubio | Reserva Natural Privada | 287 | protected area contained by site | 0 |
| El Retiro | Private Nature Reserve | 301 | protected area contained by site | 0 |
| El Retiro | Reserva Natural Privada | 294 | protected area contained by site | 0 |
| El Porvenir | Reserva Natural Privada | 163 | protected area contained by site | 0 |
| E.C.A. Xejeyu | Private Nature Reserve | 626 | protected area contained by site | 0 |
| Cuenca del Lago Atitlán | Area de Uso Multiple | 110,885 | protected area contained by site | 0 |
| Cuenca del Lago Atitlán | Multiple Use Reserve | 122,900 | protected area contained by site | 0 |
| Chusita | Reserva Natural Privada | 82 | protected area contained by site | 0 |
| Chusita | Private Nature Reserve | 77 | protected area contained by site | 0 |
| Cerro Papa'a | Parque Regional Municipal | 211 | protected area contained by site | 0 |
| Cerro Panan | Parque Regional Municipal | 765 | protected area contained by site | 0 |
| Cerro Mano de León (Cerro Sija) | Parque Regional Municipal | 64 | protected area contained by site | 0 |
| Cerro Chuiraxamoló | Parque Regional Municipal | 175 | protected area contained by site | 0 |
| Cerro Ajaw | Parque Regional Municipal | 70 | protected area contained by site | 0 |
| Astillero Municipal de Tecpán | Parque Regional Municipal | 1,610 | protected area contained by site | 0 |
| IUCN Habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Artificial/Terrestrial | Abandoned & fallow farmland, disturbed ground, Arable land, Forestry & agro-industrial plantations, Improved pasture land, Other urban & industrial areas, Perennial crops, orchards & groves, Urban parks & gardens | - |
| Forest | Montane broadleaf evergreen, Pine-oak, Second-growth & disturbed | - |
| Grassland | Alpine & subalpine | - |
| Rocky areas (eg. inland cliffs, mountain peaks) | Scree & boulders | - |
| Shrubland | Second-growth & disturbed scrub | - |
| Wetlands (inland) | Freshwater lakes & pools, Geothermal springs, Rivers, Streams, Water-fringe vegetation | - |
| Land-use | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|
| agriculture | - |
| forestry | - |
| nature conservation and research | - |
| rangeland/pastureland | - |
| urban/industrial/transport | - |
| water management | - |
| fisheries/aquaculture | - |
| not utilised | - |
| hunting | - |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2021) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Atitlan. Downloaded from
http://www.birdlife.org on 19/05/2021.
