Data Zone
The site was identified as internationally important for bird conservation in 2008 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 List | Season (year/s of estimate) | Size | IBA criteria |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apolo Cotinga Phibalura boliviana | EN | breeding (2007) | 500–1,000 birds | A1 |
| Sharp-tailed Tyrant Culicivora caudacuta | LC | resident (2003) | present | A1 |
| Dark-throated Seedeater Sporophila ruficollis | NT | resident (2003) | present | A1 |
| Habitat | % of IBA | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | major (>10) | Second-growth or disturbed forest; Montane broadleaf evergreen forest |
| Grassland | major (>10) | Second-growth or grazed grasslands |
| Wetlands (inland) | minor (<10) | Streams |
| Land use | % of IBA |
|---|---|
| agriculture | - |
| rangeland/pastureland | - |
| nature conservation and research | - |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Apolo (Bolivia). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/apolo-iba-bolivia on 23/12/2024.