Data Zone
The site was identified as important 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 List1 | Season | Year(s) | Size | IBA criteria |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pale-browed Tinamou Crypturellus transfasciatus | NT | resident | 2003 | frequent | A1 |
| Saffron Siskin Spinus siemiradzkii | LC | resident | 2003 | uncommon | A1 |
1. The current IUCN Red List category. The category at the time of the IBA criteria assessment (2005) may differ.
| Habitat1 | Habitat detail | % of IBA |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | Second-growth or disturbed forest, Tropical deciduous forest | major (>10) |
| Shrubland | Arid lowland scrub, Second-growth or disturbed scrub | major (>10) |
| Desert | Semidesert | minor (<10) |
| 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 23/11/2024.