Data Zone
The site was identified as internationally important for bird conservation 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 List | Season (year/s of estimate) | Size | IBA criteria |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Rhea Rhea americana | NT | resident (2001–2003) | 250-999 birds | A1 |
| Dot-winged Crake Laterallus spilopterus | VU | resident (2001–2003) | 50-249 birds | A1 |
| Olrog's Gull Larus atlanticus | NT | winter (2001–2003) | < 50 birds | A1 |
| Bay-capped Wren-spinetail Spartonoica maluroides | LC | resident (2001–2003) | 250-999 birds | A1 |
| Bearded Tachuri Polystictus pectoralis | NT | resident (2001–2003) | 250-999 birds | A1 |
| Dark-throated Seedeater Sporophila ruficollis | NT | winter (2001–2003) | 50-249 birds | A1 |
| Year | Protected Area | Designation (management category) | % coverage of IBA |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | Bahía de Samborombón | Reserva Natural Integral (VI) | 1 |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Cuenca del Río Salado (Argentina). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/cuenca-del-río-salado-iba-argentina on 26/12/2024.