Data Zone
The site was identified as internationally important for bird conservation in 2005 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | Jatumpamba-Jorupe | Protected Forest (-) | 100 |
| 1996 | Reserva Natural El Tundo | Forest Reserve (-) | - |
| 2017 | Bosques de Paz | UNESCO-MAB Biosphere Reserve (UA) | 91 |
| Habitat | % of IBA | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | major (>10) | Montane broadleaf evergreen forest; Tropical deciduous forest; Second-growth or disturbed forest |
| Artificial/Terrestrial | minor (<10) | Abandoned or fallow farmland, disturbed ground; Arable land; Improved pasture land; Rice paddies; Perennial crops, orchards, groves |
| Shrubland | minor (<10) | Arid lowland scrub; Arid montane scrub; Second-growth or disturbed scrub |
| Land use | % of IBA |
|---|---|
| agriculture | major (>10) |
| nature conservation and research | major (>10) |
| hunting | minor (<10) |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Bosque Protector Jatumpamba-Jorupe (Ecuador). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/bosque-protector-jatumpamba-jorupe-iba-ecuador on 23/12/2024.