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:| Species | Red List | Season (year/s of estimate) | Size | IBA criteria |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pale-browed Tinamou Crypturellus transfasciatus | NT | resident (2003) | frequent | A1 |
| Saffron Siskin Spinus siemiradzkii | LC | resident (2003) | uncommon | A1 |
| Habitat | % of IBA | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | major (>10) | Second-growth or disturbed forest; Tropical deciduous forest |
| Shrubland | major (>10) | Arid lowland scrub; Second-growth or disturbed scrub |
| Desert | minor (<10) | Semidesert |
| Land use | % of IBA |
|---|---|
| hunting | major (>10) |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Engunga (Ecuador). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/engunga-iba-ecuador on 24/12/2024.