Data Zone
The site was identified as internationally important for bird conservation in 2017 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ruddy Pigeon Patagioenas subvinacea | LC | resident (2015–2016) | 33–99 birds | A1 |
| Harpy Eagle Harpia harpyja | VU | resident (2015–2016) | 3–30 birds | B1a |
| Brown Nunlet Nonnula brunnea | LC | resident (2015–2016) | 1–30 birds | A2 |
| Channel-billed Toucan Ramphastos vitellinus | LC | resident (2015–2016) | 12–33 birds | A1 |
| Orange-cheeked Parrot Pyrilia barrabandi | LC | resident (2015–2016) | 13–39 birds | B1a |
| Golden-winged Tody-flycatcher Poecilotriccus calopterus | LC | resident (2015–2016) | 1–30 birds | A2 |
| Ecuadorian Cacique Cacicus sclateri | LC | resident (2015–2016) | 9–30 birds | A2 |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Gaoyá - Leguízamo (Colombia). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/gaoyá--leguízamo-iba-colombia on 23/12/2024.