Data Zone
The site was identified as internationally important for bird conservation in 2022 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highland Guan Penelopina nigra | VU | resident (2016–2022) | 30–200 birds | A1 |
| Crested Guan Penelope purpurascens | NT | resident (2020) | 60–120 birds | B1a |
| Ocellated Quail Cyrtonyx ocellatus | VU | resident (2021) | 30 birds | A1 |
| Resplendent Quetzal Pharomachrus mocinno | NT | resident (2015) | min 30 birds | B1a |
| Keel-billed Motmot Electron carinatum | VU | resident (2020–2022) | 30–60 birds | A1 |
| Keel-billed Toucan Ramphastos sulfuratus | NT | resident (2019) | 60–200 birds | B1a |
| Year | Protected Area | Designation (management category) | % coverage of IBA |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Azul Meámbar | Parque Nacional (II) | 100 |
| Habitat | % of IBA | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | major (>10) | Tropical coniferous; Tropical semi-evergreen |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Azul Meambar (Honduras). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/azul-meambar-iba-honduras on 23/12/2024.