Data Zone
The site was identified as internationally important for bird conservation in 2021 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canvasback Aythya valisineria | LC | non-breeding (2018) | 6,000 birds | A4, B3a |
| American Wigeon Mareca americana | LC | non-breeding (2019) | 50,000 birds | A4, B3a |
| Clark's Grebe Aechmophorus clarkii | LC | resident (2019) | 459 birds | A4, B3a |
| American White Pelican Pelecanus erythrorhynchos | LC | non-breeding (2019) | 3,500 birds | A4, B3a |
| Caspian Tern Hydroprogne caspia | LC | winter (2016) | 500 birds | B3a |
| A4iii Species group - waterbirds | n/a | - (2018–2019) | 59,959 birds | B3b |
| Habitat | % of IBA | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Wetlands (inland) | 26 | Water-fringe vegetation; Freshwater lakes & pools |
| Forest | 21 | Tropical coniferous; Tropical deciduous |
| Grassland | 2 | Edaphic |
| Shrubland | major (>10) | Scrub |
| Unknown | minor (<10) |
| Land use | % of IBA |
|---|---|
| agriculture | 39 |
| rangeland/pastureland | 8 |
| urban/industrial/transport | 1 |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Cuitzeo (Mexico). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/cuitzeo-iba-mexico on 23/12/2024.