Data Zone
The site was identified as important 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 List1 | Season | Year(s) | Size | IBA criteria |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highland Guan Penelopina nigra | VU | resident | 2016-2022 | 30-200 individuals | A1 |
| Crested Guan Penelope purpurascens | NT | resident | 2020 | 60-120 individuals | B1a |
| Ocellated Quail Cyrtonyx ocellatus | VU | resident | 2021 | 30 individuals | A1 |
| Resplendent Quetzal Pharomachrus mocinno | NT | resident | 2015 | min 30 individuals | B1a |
| Keel-billed Motmot Electron carinatum | VU | resident | 2020-2022 | 30-60 individuals | A1 |
| Keel-billed Toucan Ramphastos sulfuratus | NT | resident | 2019 | 60-200 individuals | B1a |
1. The current IUCN Red List category. The category at the time of the IBA criteria assessment (2022) may differ.
| Year | Protected Area | Designation | % overlap with IBA |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Azul Meámbar | Parque Nacional | 100 |
| Habitat1 | Habitat detail | % of IBA |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | Tropical coniferous, Tropical semi-evergreen | major (>10) |
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 23/11/2024.