Data Zone
The site was identified as important 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 List1 | Season | Year(s) | Size | IBA criteria |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Rhea Rhea americana | NT | resident | 2003 | 2,500-9,999 individuals | A1 |
| Chilean Flamingo Phoenicopterus chilensis | NT | resident | 2001-2003 | 1,000-2,499 individuals | A1 |
| Crowned Solitary Eagle Buteogallus coronatus | EN | resident | 2003 | < 50 individuals | A1 |
| Bay-capped Wren-spinetail Spartonoica maluroides | LC | unknown | 2003 | 1,000-2,499 individuals | A1 |
| Bearded Tachuri Polystictus pectoralis | NT | resident | 2003 | 250-999 individuals | A1 |
| Dark-throated Seedeater Sporophila ruficollis | NT | breeding | 2003 | 250-999 individuals | A1 |
1. The current IUCN Red List category. The category at the time of the IBA criteria assessment (2008) may differ.
| Year | Protected Area | Designation | % overlap with IBA |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | La Loca | Reserva Natural | <1 |
| 2010 | Isleta Linda | Reserva Privada de Uso Múltiple | 1 |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Bajos Submeridionales (Argentina). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/bajos-submeridionales-iba-argentina on 22/11/2024.