Data Zone
The site was identified as important in 2008 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crested Duck Lophonetta specularioides | LC | resident | 2001-2007 | 1,000-2,499 individuals | A4i |
| Chilean Flamingo Phoenicopterus chilensis | NT | non-breeding | 2001-2007 | 50-249 individuals | A1 |
| Red-legged Cormorant Poikilocarbo gaimardi | NT | resident | 2001-2007 | < 50 individuals | A1 |
| Magellanic Oystercatcher Haematopus leucopodus | LC | non-breeding | 2001-2007 | 1,000-2,499 individuals | A4i |
| Kelp Gull Larus dominicanus | LC | resident | 2001-2007 | 2,500-9,999 individuals | A4i |
1. The current IUCN Red List category. The category at the time of the IBA criteria assessment (2008) may differ.
| Year | Protected Area | Designation | % overlap with IBA |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Punta del Márquez | Reserva Natural Turística y de Investigación Biológica | <1 |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Comodoro Rivadavia (Argentina). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/comodoro-rivadavia-iba-argentina on 23/11/2024.