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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Slaty-breasted Tinamou Crypturellus boucardi | VU | resident (2023) | min 30 birds | A1 |
| Keel-billed Motmot Electron carinatum | VU | resident (2023) | 30–60 birds | A1 |
| Habitat | % of IBA | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | 72 | Tropical lowland evergreen |
| Artificial/Terrestrial | 28 | Abandoned & fallow farmland, disturbed ground; Perennial crops, orchards & groves |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Capiro y Calentura (Honduras). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/capiro-y-calentura-iba-honduras on 23/12/2024.