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) | < 50 birds | A1 |
| Crowned Solitary Eagle Buteogallus coronatus | EN | resident (2001–2003) | < 50 pairs | A1 |
| Strange-tailed Tyrant Alectrurus risora | VU | resident (2001–2003) | < 50 birds | A1 |
| Dark-throated Seedeater Sporophila ruficollis | NT | resident (2001–2003) | 50-249 birds | A1 |
| Rufous-rumped Seedeater Sporophila hypochroma | NT | resident (2001–2003) | 50-249 birds | A1 |
| Year | Protected Area | Designation (management category) | % coverage of IBA |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | El Cachapé | Private Wildlife Refuge (VI) | 100 |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: El Cachapé (Argentina). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/el-cachapé-iba-argentina on 23/12/2024.