The site was identified as internationally important for bird conservation in 2007 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:Habitat | % of IBA | Habitat detail |
---|---|---|
Forest | 57 | Montane broadleaf evergreen; Pine-oak |
Artificial/Terrestrial | 22 | Improved pasture land; Other urban & industrial areas; Perennial crops, orchards & groves |
Shrubland | 21 | Second-growth & disturbed scrub |
Land use | % of IBA |
---|---|
agriculture | 42 |
rangeland/pastureland | 1 |
urban/industrial/transport | 1 |
hunting | major (>10) |
not utilised | - |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Cerro Miramundo (Guatemala). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/cerro-miramundo-iba-guatemala on 23/12/2024.