Data Zone
The site was identified as important in 2007 because it was regularly supporting significant populations of the species listed below, meeting ('triggering') IBA criteria.
Populations meeting IBA criteria ('trigger species'):| Species | Current IUCN Red List Category | Season | Year(s) | Population estimate at site | IBA criteria met |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highland Guan Penelopina nigra | VU | resident | 2002 | 50-249 individuals | A1, A2, A3 |
| Horned Guan Oreophasis derbianus | EN | resident | 2000 | < 50 individuals | A1, A2, A3 |
| Great Swallow-tailed Swift Panyptila sanctihieronymi | LC | resident | 1932 | < 50 individuals | A3 |
| Green-throated Mountain-gem Lampornis viridipallens | LC | resident | 2004 | 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 |
| Slender Sheartail Doricha enicura | LC | resident | 2004 | < 50 individuals | A2, A3 |
| White-eared Hummingbird Basilinna leucotis | LC | resident | 2004 | 2,500-9,999 individuals | A3 |
| Rufous Sabrewing Pampa rufa | LC | resident | 2004 | 250-999 individuals | A2, A3 |
| Emerald-chinned Hummingbird Abeillia abeillei | LC | resident | 2004 | 50-249 individuals | A3 |
| Mountain Trogon Trogon mexicanus | LC | resident | 2004 | 2,500-9,999 individuals | A3 |
| Blue-throated Motmot Aspatha gularis | LC | resident | 2004 | 1,000-2,499 individuals | A2, A3 |
| Buff-breasted Flycatcher Empidonax fulvifrons | LC | resident | 2004 | < 50 individuals | A3 |
| Greater Pewee Contopus pertinax | LC | resident | 2004 | 250-999 individuals | A3 |
| Chestnut-sided Shrike-vireo Vireolanius melitophrys | LC | resident | 2004 | 50-249 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 | resident | 2004 | 2,500-9,999 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 | 1,000-2,499 individuals | A3 |
| Pink-headed Warbler Cardellina versicolor | LC | resident | 2004 | 1,000-2,499 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 |
The current IUCN Red List category may differ from that which was valid at the time of IBA criteria assessment (2007).
| Protected area (PA) | PA designation | PA area (ha) | Relationship of PA with IBA | Overlap of PA with IBA (ha) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volcán Pacaya | Zona de Veda Definitiva | 1,179 | protected area contained by site | 0 |
| Volcán Fuego | Zona de Veda Definitiva | 6,173 | protected area contained by site | 0 |
| Volcán Fuego | Zona de Veda Definitiva | 12,150 | protected area contained by site | 0 |
| Volcán de Pacaya y Laguna de Calderas | Parque Nacional | 1,056 | protected area contained by site | 0 |
| Volcán Agua | Zona de Veda Definitiva | 5,471 | protected area contained by site | 0 |
| Volcán Agua | Zona de Amortiguamiento | 9,725 | protected area contained by site | 0 |
| Volcán Acatenango | Zona de Veda Definitiva | 3,118 | protected area contained by site | 0 |
| Volcán Acatenango | Zona de Amortiguamiento | 4,433 | protected area contained by site | 0 |
| Santa Catalina y Anexo Joya Carbonera | Reserva Natural Privada | 158 | protected area contained by site | 0 |
| Santa Catalina y Anexo Joya Carbonera | Private Nature Reserve | 57 | protected area contained by site | 0 |
| San Sebastian | Reserva Natural Privada | 1,014 | protected area contained by site | 0 |
| Naciones Unidas | Parque Nacional | 353 | protected area overlaps with site | 0 |
| Monserrate | Reserva Natural Privada | 59 | protected area contained by site | 0 |
| Finca San José Prem | Reserva Natural Privada | 186 | protected area contained by site | 0 |
| Finca La Travesia | Private Nature Reserve | 103 | protected area contained by site | 0 |
| Finca La Travesía | Reserva Natural Privada | 104 | protected area contained by site | 0 |
| El Zapote | Reserva Natural Privada | 905 | protected area contained by site | 0 |
| El Pacaño | Reserva Natural Privada | 91 | protected area overlaps with site | 0 |
| El Barretal | Parque Regional Municipal | 45 | protected area contained by site | 0 |
| Cordillera Alux | Reserva Forestal Protectora de Manantiales | 4,537 | protected area overlaps with site | 0 |
| Concepción Chuitó | Private Nature Reserve | 45 | protected area contained by site | 0 |
| Concepción Chuitó | Reserva Natural Privada | 36 | protected area contained by site | 0 |
| Chuya | Parque Regional Municipal | 19 | protected area contained by site | 0 |
| Astilleros La Cumbre, El Jute y El Platanar | Parque Regional Municipal | 111 | protected area contained by site | 0 |
| Astillero Pajales, Astillero Chicorona, Astillero Grande y Astillero Pequeño | Parque Regional Municipal | 168 | protected area contained by site | 0 |
| Astillero Municipal Volcán de Acatenango | Parque Regional Municipal | 896 | protected area contained by site | 0 |
| Astillero Municipal Sumpango, El Rejon, Chirres y Los Encuentros | Parque Regional Municipal | 115 | protected area overlaps with site | 0 |
| Astillero Municipal Ox'ijuy'u | Parque Regional Municipal | 283 | protected area contained by site | 0 |
| Astillero Municipal Santa Catarina Barahona | Parque Regional Municipal | 101 | protected area contained by site | 0 |
| Astillero Cerro Nimachay | Parque Regional Municipal | 43 | protected area contained by site | 0 |
| Habitat (IUCN level 1) | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Artificial/Terrestrial | Abandoned & fallow farmland, disturbed ground, Arable land, Forestry & agro-industrial plantations, Other urban & industrial areas, Perennial crops, orchards & groves, Urban parks & gardens, Improved pasture land | - |
| Forest | Montane broadleaf evergreen, Pine-oak, Second-growth & disturbed | - |
| Shrubland | Second-growth & disturbed scrub | - |
| Wetlands (inland) | Freshwater lakes & pools, Rivers | - |
| Rocky areas (eg. inland cliffs, mountain peaks) | Scree & boulders | - |
| Land-use | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|
| tourism/recreation | - |
| nature conservation and research | - |
| not utilised | - |
| rangeland/pastureland | - |
| urban/industrial/transport | - |
| agriculture | - |
| forestry | - |
| hunting | - |
| water management | - |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2023) Important Bird Area factsheet: Antigua Guatemala. Downloaded from
http://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/antigua-guatemala-iba-guatemala on 04/12/2023.
