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 | 2000-2006 | < 50 individuals | A1, A2 |
| Great Curassow Crax rubra | VU | unknown | 2000-2006 | < 50 individuals | A1 |
| Green-breasted Mountain-gem Lampornis sybillae | LC | resident | 2000-2006 | unknown | A2 |
| Resplendent Quetzal Pharomachrus mocinno | NT | breeding | 2000-2006 | < 50 individuals | A1 |
| Three-wattled Bellbird Procnias tricarunculatus | VU | breeding | 2000-2006 | 50-249 individuals | A1, A2 |
| Rufous-browed Wren Troglodytes rufociliatus | LC | resident | 2007 | unknown | A2 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| - | Zona de Amortiguamiento ( C. Arenal) | Reserva Natural | 30 |
| 1991 | Cerro El Arenal | Reserva Natural | 54 |
| 1991 | Cerrol El Arenal | National Resource/s Reserve | 100 |
| Habitat1 | Habitat detail | % of IBA |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | Pine, Pine-oak | 100 |
| Land use | % of IBA |
|---|---|
| agriculture | major (>10) |
| nature conservation and research | major (>10) |
| rangeland/pastureland | major (>10) |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Arenal Hill (Nicaragua). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/arenal-hill-iba-nicaragua on 23/11/2024.