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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kelp Gull Larus dominicanus | LC | breeding | 2007 | 5,592 breeding pairs | B3a |
| Sandwich Tern Thalasseus sandvicensis | LC | breeding | 2013 | 960 breeding pairs | B3a |
| A4iii Species group - waterbirds | n/a | breeding | 2007-2013 | 13,550 breeding pairs | B3b |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Complejo Islote Lobos | Reserva Natural CientÃfica | 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 23/11/2024.