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:| Year | Protected Area | Designation (management category) | % coverage of IBA |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Peninsula de Guanahacabibes | UNESCO-MAB Biosphere Reserve (UA) | 100 |
| 2001 | Peninsula de Guanahacabibes | Área Protegida de Recursos Manejados (II) | 100 |
| 2001 | Guanahacabibes | Specially Protected Area (Cartagena Convention) (II) | 22 |
| 2001 | Guanahacabibes | Parque Nacional (II) | 22 |
| 2012 | Ciénaga de Lugones | Refugio de Fauna (IV) | 1 |
| Habitat | % of IBA | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | 80 | Mangrove; Tropical semi-deciduous; Flooded tropical evergreen |
| Marine Neritic | 20 | |
| Caves and Subterranean Habitats (non-aquatic) | minor (<10) | Caves |
| Marine Coastal/Supratidal | minor (<10) | |
| Marine Intertidal | minor (<10) |
| Land use | % of IBA |
|---|---|
| forestry | 90 |
| nature conservation and research | 40 |
| tourism/recreation | 25 |
| agriculture | minor (<10) |
| rangeland/pastureland | minor (<10) |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Guanahacabibes (Cuba). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/guanahacabibes-iba-cuba on 22/12/2024.