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') at the site:| Species | Red List1 | Season | Year(s) | Size | IBA criteria |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Mountain-gem 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 |
1. The current IUCN Red List category. The category at the time of the IBA criteria assessment (2007) may differ.
| Year | Protected Area | Designation | % overlap with IBA |
|---|---|---|---|
| - | Volcán Acatenango | Zona de Amortiguamiento | - |
| - | Volcán Agua | Zona de Amortiguamiento | - |
| 1955 | Naciones Unidas | Parque Nacional | <1 |
| 1956 | Volcán Fuego | Zona de Veda Definitiva | 4 |
| 1956 | Volcán Agua | Zona de Veda Definitiva | 4 |
| 1956 | Volcán Acatenango | Zona de Veda Definitiva | 2 |
| 1956 | Volcán Pacaya | Zona de Veda Definitiva | 1 |
| 1956 | Volcán Fuego | Zona de Veda Definitiva | - |
| 1963 | Volcán de Pacaya y Laguna de Calderas | Parque Nacional | 1 |
| 1997 | Cordillera Alux | Reserva Forestal Protectora de Manantiales | 3 |
| 2002 | Concepción Chuitó | Reserva Natural Privada | <1 |
| 2002 | Concepción Chuitó | Private Nature Reserve | - |
| 2006 | Santa Catalina y Anexo Joya Carbonera | Reserva Natural Privada | <1 |
| 2006 | Santa Catalina y Anexo Joya Carbonera | Private Nature Reserve | - |
| 2007 | Astilleros La Cumbre, El Jute y El Platanar | Parque Regional Municipal | <1 |
| 2007 | Finca La Travesía | Reserva Natural Privada | <1 |
| 2007 | Monserrate | Reserva Natural Privada | <1 |
| 2007 | El Barretal | Parque Regional Municipal | <1 |
| 2007 | Astillero Cerro Nimachay | Parque Regional Municipal | <1 |
| 2007 | Finca La Travesia | Private Nature Reserve | - |
| 2008 | San Sebastian | Reserva Natural Privada | 1 |
| 2008 | Astillero Municipal Sumpango, El Rejon, Chirres y Los Encuentros | Parque Regional Municipal | <1 |
| 2009 | El Zapote | Reserva Natural Privada | 1 |
| 2009 | Finca San José Prem | Reserva Natural Privada | <1 |
| 2010 | Astillero Pajales, Astillero Chicorona, Astillero Grande y Astillero Pequeño | Parque Regional Municipal | <1 |
| 2011 | Astillero Municipal Volcán de Acatenango | Parque Regional Municipal | 1 |
| 2011 | Astillero Municipal Ox'ijuy'u | Parque Regional Municipal | <1 |
| 2012 | El Pacaño | Reserva Natural Privada | <1 |
| 2014 | Astillero Municipal Santa Catarina Barahona | Parque Regional Municipal | <1 |
| 2014 | Chuya | Parque Regional Municipal | <1 |
| Habitat1 | Habitat detail | % of IBA |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 63 |
| Forest | Montane broadleaf evergreen, Pine-oak, Second-growth & disturbed | 23 |
| Shrubland | Second-growth & disturbed scrub | 11 |
| Rocky areas (eg. inland cliffs, mountain peaks) | Scree & boulders | 2 |
| Wetlands (inland) | Freshwater lakes & pools, Rivers | 1 |
| Land use | % of IBA |
|---|---|
| agriculture | 65 |
| nature conservation and research | 30 |
| urban/industrial/transport | 5 |
| rangeland/pastureland | 1 |
| hunting | major (>10) |
| tourism/recreation | minor (<10) |
| not utilised | minor (<10) |
| forestry | minor (<10) |
| water management | minor (<10) |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Antigua Guatemala (Guatemala). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/antigua-guatemala-iba-guatemala on 23/11/2024.