Data Zone
The site was identified as important 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 List1 | Season | Year(s) | 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 |
1. The current IUCN Red List category. The category at the time of the IBA criteria assessment (2008) may differ.
| Habitat1 | Habitat detail | % of IBA |
|---|---|---|
| Grassland | Campo grassland | major (>10) |
| Shrubland | Scrub | major (>10) |
| Land use | % of IBA |
|---|---|
| rangeland/pastureland | major (>10) |
| tourism/recreation | major (>10) |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Arapey (Uruguay). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/arapey-iba-uruguay on 22/11/2024.