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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kelp Gull Larus dominicanus | LC | breeding (2007) | 5,592 pairs | B3a |
| Sandwich Tern Thalasseus sandvicensis | LC | breeding (2013) | 960 pairs | B3a |
| A4iii Species group - waterbirds | n/a | breeding (2007–2013) | 13,550 pairs | B3b |
| Year | Protected Area | Designation (management category) | % coverage of IBA |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Complejo Islote Lobos | Reserva Natural Científica (VI) | 100 |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Complejo Islote Lobos - Punta Pozos (Argentina). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/complejo-islote-lobos--punta-pozos-iba-argentina on 25/12/2024.