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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rhea pennata | NR | breeding (2001–2003) | 50-249 pairs | A1 |
| Andean Condor Vultur gryphus | VU | breeding (2001–2003) | < 50 pairs | A1 |
| Year | Protected Area | Designation (management category) | % coverage of IBA |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | Auca Mahuida | Reserva Natural de Uso Múltiple (VI) | 100 |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Area Natural Protegida Auca Mahuida (Argentina). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/area-natural-protegida-auca-mahuida-iba-argentina on 23/12/2024.