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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highland Guan Penelopina nigra | VU | resident (2013–2022) | 30–80 birds | A1 |
| Ocellated Quail Cyrtonyx ocellatus | VU | resident (2015–2022) | 50–100 birds | A1 |
| Resplendent Quetzal Pharomachrus mocinno | NT | resident (2022–2023) | 30–60 birds | B1a |
| Golden-cheeked Warbler Setophaga chrysoparia | EN | winter (2022) | min 50 birds | A1 |
| Year | Protected Area | Designation (management category) | % coverage of IBA |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Montaña de Celaque | Parque Nacional (II) | 55 |
| 2015 | Cacique Lempira, Señor de las Montañas | UNESCO-MAB Biosphere Reserve (UA) | 32 |
| Habitat | % of IBA | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | major (>10) | Tropical coniferous |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Celaque (Honduras). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/celaque-iba-honduras on 23/12/2024.