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 | 2000 | 250-999 individuals | A1, A2, A3 |
| Horned Guan Oreophasis derbianus | EN | resident | 2005 | < 50 individuals | A1, A2, A3 |
| Green-throated Mountain-gem Lampornis viridipallens | LC | resident | 2000 | 20,000-49,999 individuals | A2, A3 |
| Amethyst-throated Hummingbird Lampornis amethystinus | LC | resident | 2000 | 50,000-99,999 individuals | A3 |
| Garnet-throated Hummingbird Lamprolaima rhami | LC | resident | 2000 | 20,000-49,999 individuals | A3 |
| White-eared Hummingbird Basilinna leucotis | LC | resident | 2000 | 10,000-19,999 individuals | A3 |
| Mountain Trogon Trogon mexicanus | LC | resident | 2000 | 10,000-19,999 individuals | A3 |
| Buff-breasted Flycatcher Empidonax fulvifrons | LC | resident | 2000 | 250-999 individuals | A3 |
| Pine Flycatcher Empidonax affinis | LC | resident | 2000 | 1,000-2,499 individuals | A3 |
| Greater Pewee Contopus pertinax | LC | resident | 2000 | 1,000-2,499 individuals | A3 |
| Belted Flycatcher Xenotriccus callizonus | LC | resident | 2003 | < 50 individuals | A1, A2, A3 |
| Black-throated Jay Cyanolyca pumilo | LC | resident | 2000 | 2,500-9,999 individuals | A3 |
| Unicolored Jay Aphelocoma unicolor | LC | resident | 2000 | 2,500-9,999 individuals | A3 |
| Black-capped Swallow Atticora pileata | LC | resident | 2000 | 1,000-2,499 individuals | A2, A3 |
| Rufous-browed Wren Troglodytes rufociliatus | LC | resident | 2000 | 20,000-49,999 individuals | A2, A3 |
| Brown-backed Solitaire Myadestes occidentalis | LC | resident | 2000 | 50,000-99,999 individuals | A3 |
| Slate-colored Solitaire Myadestes unicolor | LC | resident | 2000 | 50,000-99,999 individuals | A3 |
| Black Thrush Turdus infuscatus | LC | resident | 2000 | 50,000-99,999 individuals | A3 |
| Rufous-collared Thrush Turdus rufitorques | LC | resident | 2000 | 50,000-99,999 individuals | A2, A3 |
| Grey Silky-flycatcher Ptiliogonys cinereus | LC | resident | 2000 | 2,500-9,999 individuals | A3 |
| Blue-crowned Chlorophonia Chlorophonia occipitalis | LC | resident | 2000 | 2,500-9,999 individuals | A3 |
| Hooded Grosbeak Hesperiphona abeillei | LC | resident | 2000 | 1,000-2,499 individuals | A3 |
| Black-capped Siskin Spinus atriceps | LC | resident | 2000 | 250-999 individuals | A2, A3 |
| Black-vented Oriole Icterus wagleri | LC | resident | 2000 | 50-249 individuals | A3 |
| Crescent-chested Warbler Oreothlypis superciliosa | LC | resident | 2000 | 2,500-9,999 individuals | A3 |
| Golden-browed Warbler Basileuterus belli | LC | resident | 2000 | 50,000-99,999 individuals | A3 |
| Pink-headed Warbler Cardellina versicolor | LC | resident | 2000 | 2,500-9,999 individuals | A1, A2, A3 |
| Painted Whitestart Myioborus pictus | LC | resident | 2000 | 10,000-19,999 individuals | A3 |
| Cinnamon-bellied Flowerpiercer Diglossa baritula | LC | resident | 2000 | 10,000-19,999 individuals | 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
| Protected Area | Designation | Area (ha) | Relationship with IBA | Overlap with IBA (ha) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xetaj | Parque Regional Municipal | 49 | protected area contained by site | 0 |
| Twi A´lj Witz | Parque Regional Municipal | 134 | protected area overlaps with site | 0 |
| Sierra de los Cuchumatanes | Other Area | 0 | protected area contained by site | 0 |
| Piedras de Kab'tzin, San Juan Ixcoy | Parque Regional Municipal | 306 | protected area contained by site | 0 |
| Montaña Aq'oma' | Parque Regional Municipal | 292 | protected area contained by site | 0 |
| Laguna Yolnabaj | Other Area | 0 | protected area contained by site | 0 |
| K'ojlab'l Tze´ te Tnom Todos Santos Cuchumatán | Parque Regional Municipal | 7,295 | protected area contained by site | 0 |
| Häk Yahx Luúm | Reserva Natural Privada | 221 | protected area contained by site | 0 |
| Asunlaq | Parque Regional Municipal | 88 | protected area overlaps with 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, Tropical coniferous | - |
| Grassland | Second-growth & grazed | - |
| Rocky areas (eg. inland cliffs, mountain peaks) | Scree & boulders | - |
| Shrubland | Second-growth & disturbed scrub | - |
| Wetlands (inland) | Freshwater lakes & pools, Streams | - |
| Land-use | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|
| agriculture | - |
| forestry | - |
| hunting | - |
| nature conservation and research | - |
| rangeland/pastureland | - |
| urban/industrial/transport | - |
| water management | - |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2023) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Cuchumatanes. Downloaded from
http://www.birdlife.org on 09/02/2023.
