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 IBA criteria.
Populations meeting IBA criteria ('key species') at the site:| Species | Red List | Season (year/s of estimate) | Size | IBA criteria |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yellow Cardinal Gubernatrix cristata | EN | resident (2003) | 1 individuals | A1 |
| Dark-throated Seedeater Sporophila ruficollis | NT | breeding (1995) | 90 individuals | A1 |
| Marsh Seedeater Sporophila palustris | EN | breeding (1998) | 1 individuals | A1, A2 |
| Habitat | % of IBA | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Grassland | major (>10) | Campo grassland |
| Shrubland | major (>10) | Scrub |
| Land use | % of IBA |
|---|---|
| rangeland/pastureland | major (>10) |
| tourism/recreation | major (>10) |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2025) Important Bird Area factsheet: Arapey (Uruguay). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/arapey-iba-uruguay on 21/01/2025.