Data Zone
The site was identified as internationally important for bird conservation 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:| Year | Protected Area | Designation (management category) | % coverage of IBA |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | Cotapata | Integrated Management Natural Area (IV) | 80 |
| Habitat | % of IBA | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Grassland | major (>10) | Puna |
| Forest | minor (<10) | Polylepis woodland; Montane broadleaf evergreen forest |
| Wetlands (inland) | minor (<10) | Streams |
| Rocky areas (eg. inland cliffs, mountain peaks) | - | Inland cliffs; Scree & boulders |
| Land use | % of IBA |
|---|---|
| nature conservation and research | - |
| rangeland/pastureland | - |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Bosque de Polylepis de Mina Elba (Bolivia). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/bosque-de-polylepis-de-mina-elba-iba-bolivia on 23/12/2024.