Data Zone
The site was identified as internationally important for bird conservation in 2005 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:| Year | Protected Area | Designation (management category) | % coverage of IBA |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Sureste del Lago de Maracaibo Sto. Domingo-Motatán | Protective Zone (V) | 32 |
| 1988 | Dinira | National Park (II) | 93 |
| 1991 | Ríos Guanare, Boconó, Tucupido, La Yuca y Masparro | Protective Zone (V) | 20 |
| Habitat | % of IBA | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | 51 | Elfin forest; Montane broadleaf evergreen forest; Polylepis woodland; Second-growth or disturbed forest |
| Grassland | 9 | Paramo; Second-growth or grazed grasslands |
| Shrubland | major (>10) | Semihumid/humid montane scrub |
| Caves and Subterranean Habitats (non-aquatic) | minor (<10) | |
| Introduced vegetation | minor (<10) | |
| Artificial/Terrestrial | - | Perennial crops, orchards, groves |
| Wetlands (inland) | - | Bogs; Streams |
| Land use | % of IBA |
|---|---|
| nature conservation and research | major (>10) |
| agriculture | - |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Dinira National Park and surrounding areas (Refugio de Fauna Silvestre y Reserva de Pesca Parque Nacional Dinira IBA) (Venezuela). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/dinira-national-park-and-surrounding-areas-(refugio-de-fauna-silvestre-y-reserva-de-pesca-parque-nacional-dinira-iba)-iba-venezuela on 23/12/2024.