Data Zone
The site was identified as important 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 List1 | Season | Year(s) | Size | IBA criteria |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glossy Ibis Plegadis falcinellus | LC | resident | 2021 | 1,595 individuals | B3a |
| Semipalmated Sandpiper Calidris pusilla | NT | winter | 2021-2022 | 52-819 individuals | B1a |
1. The current IUCN Red List category. The category at the time of the IBA criteria assessment (2022) may differ.
| Year | Protected Area | Designation | % overlap with IBA |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | La Segua | Ramsar Site, Wetland of International Importance | 100 |
| Habitat1 | Habitat detail | % of IBA |
|---|---|---|
| Wetlands (inland) | Freshwater lakes and pools, Freshwater marshes/swamps, Water fringe vegetation, Riverine floodplains | major (>10) |
| Artificial/Terrestrial | Perennial crops, orchards, groves, Abandoned or fallow farmland, disturbed ground | minor (<10) |
| Shrubland | Arid lowland scrub, Second-growth or disturbed scrub | minor (<10) |
| Land use | % of IBA |
|---|---|
| fisheries/aquaculture | 14 |
| nature conservation and research | major (>10) |
| tourism/recreation | major (>10) |
| agriculture | minor (<10) |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Ciénaga de La Segua (Ecuador). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/ciénaga-de-la-segua-iba-ecuador on 23/11/2024.