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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tolima Dove Leptotila conoveri | NT | - | 2020-2022 | 30 individuals | B1a |
| Rusty-faced Parrot Hapalopsittaca amazonina | NT | resident | 2019-2021 | 30 | B1a |
| Scarlet-fronted Parakeet Psittacara wagleri | NT | resident | 2020-2022 | 40-50 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Nevado del Huila | Parque Nacional Natural | 6 |
| Habitat1 | Habitat detail | % of IBA |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | Second-growth or disturbed forest, Polylepis woodland, Montane broadleaf evergreen forest | 63 |
| Artificial/Terrestrial | Perennial crops, orchards, groves, Improved pasture land, Arable land | 37 |
| Land use | % of IBA |
|---|---|
| agriculture | 60 |
| nature conservation and research | 40 |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Cuenca del Río San Miguel (Colombia). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/cuenca-del-río-san-miguel-iba-colombia on 23/11/2024.