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 | 2004 | 250-999 individuals | A1, A2, A3 |
| Horned Guan Oreophasis derbianus | EN | resident | 2000 | 30-100 individuals | A1, A2, A3 |
| White-bellied Chachalaca Ortalis leucogastra | LC | resident | 2004 | 250-999 individuals | A2, A3 |
| White-faced Quail-Dove Zentrygon albifacies | LC | resident | 2004 | 1,000-2,499 individuals | A3 |
| Green-throated Mountain-gem Lampornis viridipallens | LC | resident | 2004-2007 | 10,000-19,999 individuals | A2, A3 |
| Amethyst-throated Mountain-gem Lampornis amethystinus | LC | resident | 2004 | 10,000-19,999 individuals | A3 |
| Garnet-throated Hummingbird Lamprolaima rhami | LC | resident | 2004 | 1,000-2,499 individuals | A3 |
| Sparkling-tailed Woodstar Tilmatura dupontii | LC | resident | 2004 | 50-249 individuals | A3 |
| Wine-throated Hummingbird Selasphorus ellioti | LC | resident | 2004-2007 | 50-249 individuals | A2, A3 |
| White-eared Hummingbird Basilinna leucotis | LC | resident | 2004 | 2,500-9,999 individuals | A3 |
| Rufous Sabrewing Pampa rufa | LC | resident | 2004-2007 | 250-999 individuals | A2, A3 |
| Emerald-chinned Hummingbird Abeillia abeillei | LC | resident | 2004 | 50-249 individuals | A3 |
| Blue-tailed Hummingbird Saucerottia cyanura | LC | resident | 2004 | 250-999 individuals | A2, A3 |
| Whiskered Screech-owl Megascops trichopsis | LC | resident | 1932 | < 50 individuals | A3 |
| Fulvous Owl Strix fulvescens | LC | resident | 2004 | 50-249 individuals | A2, A3 |
| Mountain Trogon Trogon mexicanus | LC | resident | 2004 | 2,500-9,999 individuals | A3 |
| Blue-throated Motmot Aspatha gularis | LC | resident | 2004-2006 | 1,000-2,499 individuals | A2, A3 |
| Orange-fronted Parakeet Eupsittula canicularis | VU | resident | 2004 | 250-999 individuals | A3 |
| Long-tailed Manakin Chiroxiphia linearis | LC | resident | 2004 | 250-999 individuals | A3 |
| Buff-breasted Flycatcher Empidonax fulvifrons | LC | resident | 2007 | < 50 individuals | A3 |
| Pine Flycatcher Empidonax affinis | LC | resident | 2004 | 50-249 individuals | A3 |
| Greater Pewee Contopus pertinax | LC | resident | 2004 | 250-999 individuals | A3 |
| Belted Flycatcher Xenotriccus callizonus | LC | resident | 2000-2006 | < 50 individuals | A1, A2, A3 |
| Chestnut-sided Shrike-vireo Vireolanius melitophrys | LC | resident | 2004 | 50-249 individuals | A3 |
| Black-throated Jay Cyanolyca pumilo | LC | resident | 2004 | 250-999 individuals | A3 |
| Unicolored Jay Aphelocoma unicolor | LC | resident | 2004 | 50-249 individuals | A3 |
| White-throated Magpie-jay Cyanocorax formosus | LC | resident | 2004 | 250-999 individuals | A3 |
| Bushy-crested Jay Cyanocorax melanocyaneus | LC | resident | 2004 | 2,500-9,999 individuals | A2, A3 |
| Black-capped Swallow Atticora pileata | LC | resident | 2004 | 250-999 individuals | A2, A3 |
| Rufous-browed Wren Troglodytes rufociliatus | LC | resident | 2004 | 10,000-19,999 individuals | A2, A3 |
| Blue-and-white Mockingbird Melanotis hypoleucus | LC | resident | 2004 | 2,500-9,999 individuals | A2, A3 |
| Brown-backed Solitaire Myadestes occidentalis | LC | resident | 2004 | 2,500-9,999 individuals | A3 |
| Slate-colored Solitaire Myadestes unicolor | LC | resident | 2004 | < 50 individuals | A3 |
| Black Thrush Turdus infuscatus | LC | resident | 2004 | 2,500-9,999 individuals | A3 |
| Rufous-collared Thrush Turdus rufitorques | LC | resident | 2004 | 2,500-9,999 individuals | A2, A3 |
| Grey Silky-flycatcher Ptiliogonys cinereus | LC | resident | 2004 | 1,000-2,499 individuals | A3 |
| Olive Warbler Peucedramus taeniatus | LC | resident | 2004 | 250-999 individuals | A3 |
| Blue-crowned Chlorophonia Chlorophonia occipitalis | LC | resident | 2004 | 250-999 individuals | A3 |
| Hooded Grosbeak Hesperiphona abeillei | LC | resident | 2004 | 250-999 individuals | A3 |
| Black-capped Siskin Spinus atriceps | LC | resident | 2004 | 50-249 individuals | A2, A3 |
| Grey-crowned Ground-sparrow Melozone occipitalis | LC | resident | 2004 | 250-999 individuals | A2 |
| Bar-winged Oriole Icterus maculialatus | LC | resident | 2004 | 50-249 individuals | A2, A3 |
| Black-vented Oriole Icterus wagleri | LC | resident | 2004 | 50-249 individuals | A3 |
| Crescent-chested Warbler Oreothlypis superciliosa | LC | resident | 2004 | 1,000-2,499 individuals | A3 |
| Golden-browed Warbler Basileuterus belli | LC | resident | 2004 | 2,500-9,999 individuals | A3 |
| Red-faced Warbler Cardellina rubrifrons | LC | winter | 2004 | 250-999 individuals | A3 |
| Pink-headed Warbler Cardellina versicolor | LC | resident | 2004 | 2,500-9,999 individuals | A1, A2, A3 |
| Painted Whitestart Myioborus pictus | LC | resident | 2004 | 2,500-9,999 individuals | A3 |
| Azure-rumped Tanager Tangara cabanisi | VU | resident | 2000 | < 50 individuals | A1, A2, A3 |
| Cinnamon-bellied Flowerpiercer Diglossa baritula | LC | resident | 2004 | 2,500-9,999 individuals | A3 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| - | Maravillas | Private Natural Reserve | <1 |
| - | Volcanes Santo Tomas y Zunil | Zona de Amortiguamiento | 2 |
| 1955 | Cuenca del Lago Atitlán | Area de Uso Multiple | 40 |
| 1955 | Riscos de Momostenango | Parque Nacional | <1 |
| 1955 | Cuenca del Lago Atitlán | Multiple Use Reserve | - |
| 1956 | Volcán Zunil | Zona de Veda Definitiva | <1 |
| 1956 | Volcán Tolimán | Zona de Veda Definitiva | - |
| 1956 | Volcán Atitlán | Zona de Veda Definitiva | - |
| 1956 | Volcán Coxliquel | Zona de Veda Definitiva | - |
| 1956 | Volcán San Pedro | Zona de Veda Definitiva | - |
| 1963 | Iximché | Parque Nacional | <1 |
| 1996 | Pachuj | Reserva Natural Privada | <1 |
| 1997 | Los Altos de San Miguel Totonicapán | Parque Regional Municipal | 4 |
| 1999 | Pampojilá Peña Flor | Reserva Natural Privada | <1 |
| 1999 | Pampojilá Peña Flor | Private Nature Reserve | - |
| 2000 | Astillero Municipal de Tecpán | Parque Regional Municipal | 1 |
| 2001 | Milán y Anexos | Reserva Natural Privada | <1 |
| 2001 | Los Tarrales | Reserva Natural Privada | <1 |
| 2001 | Los Andes | Reserva Natural Privada | <1 |
| 2001 | El Retiro | Reserva Natural Privada | <1 |
| 2001 | El Vesubio | Reserva Natural Privada | <1 |
| 2001 | Chusita | Reserva Natural Privada | <1 |
| 2001 | Los Castaños | Reserva Natural Privada | <1 |
| 2001 | Las Maravillas | Reserva Natural Privada | <1 |
| 2001 | Chusita | Private Nature Reserve | - |
| 2001 | Los Castaños | Private Nature Reserve | - |
| 2001 | Los Andes | Private Nature Reserve | - |
| 2001 | Las Maravillas | Private Nature Reserve | - |
| 2001 | El Retiro | Private Nature Reserve | - |
| 2001 | Los Tarrales | Private Nature Reserve | - |
| 2001 | Milán y Anexos | Private Nature Reserve | - |
| 2001 | El Vesubio | Private Nature Reserve | - |
| 2004 | Molino Helvetia | Private Nature Reserve | - |
| 2006 | San Bernardino E.C.A. Xejuyu | Reserva Natural Privada | <1 |
| 2006 | Xecanac | Reserva Natural Privada | <1 |
| 2006 | Xecanac | Private Nature Reserve | - |
| 2006 | E.C.A. Xejeyu | Private Nature Reserve | - |
| 2008 | La Soledad y anexos | Reserva Natural Privada | <1 |
| 2008 | Los Laureles | Reserva Natural Privada | <1 |
| 2009 | El Porvenir | Reserva Natural Privada | <1 |
| 2009 | Finca Chirijuyú | Reserva Natural Privada | <1 |
| 2010 | Cerro Panan | Parque Regional Municipal | <1 |
| 2010 | Cerro Papa'a | Parque Regional Municipal | <1 |
| 2010 | Cerro Chuiraxamoló | Parque Regional Municipal | <1 |
| 2011 | Cerro Ajaw | Parque Regional Municipal | <1 |
| 2012 | Cerro Mano de León (Cerro Sija) | Parque Regional Municipal | <1 |
| 2013 | Estación Científica Refugio del Quetzal - Volcán Atitlán | Reserva Natural Privada | <1 |
| 2014 | Monte de Oro y anexos | Reserva Natural Privada | <1 |
| 2015 | Parque Ecológico Corazón del Bosque (Parque Ecológico UK'UX K'ACHELAJ) | Reserva Natural Privada | <1 |
| 2017 | Parque Regional municipal El Mirador Rey Tepepul | Parque Regional Municipal | 1 |
| Habitat1 | Habitat detail | % of IBA |
|---|---|---|
| Artificial/Terrestrial | Abandoned & fallow farmland, disturbed ground, Arable land, Forestry & agro-industrial plantations, Improved pasture land, Other urban & industrial areas, Perennial crops, orchards & groves, Urban parks & gardens | 43 |
| Forest | Montane broadleaf evergreen, Pine-oak, Second-growth & disturbed | 40 |
| Shrubland | Second-growth & disturbed scrub | 9 |
| Wetlands (inland) | Freshwater lakes & pools, Geothermal springs, Rivers, Streams, Water-fringe vegetation | 5 |
| Grassland | Alpine & subalpine | 3 |
| Rocky areas (eg. inland cliffs, mountain peaks) | Scree & boulders | 1 |
| Land use | % of IBA |
|---|---|
| nature conservation and research | 51 |
| agriculture | 50 |
| water management | 4 |
| rangeland/pastureland | 1 |
| urban/industrial/transport | 1 |
| hunting | major (>10) |
| forestry | minor (<10) |
| fisheries/aquaculture | minor (<10) |
| not utilised | minor (<10) |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Atitlan (Guatemala). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/atitlan-iba-guatemala on 23/11/2024.