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 IBA criteria.
Populations meeting IBA criteria ('key species') at the site:| Species | Red List | Season (year/s of estimate) | Size | IBA criteria |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Galapagos Penguin Spheniscus mendiculus | EN | resident (2003) | present | A1, A4ii |
| Lava Gull Larus fuliginosus | VU | resident (2003) | present | A1, A4i |
| Galapagos Flycatcher Myiarchus magnirostris | LC | resident (2003) | present | A2 |
| Galapagos Mockingbird Mimus parvulus | LC | resident (2003) | present | A2 |
| Small Ground-finch Geospiza fuliginosa | LC | resident (2003) | present | A2 |
| Medium Ground-finch Geospiza fortis | LC | resident (2003) | present | A2 |
| Large Ground-finch Geospiza magnirostris | LC | resident (2003) | present | A2 |
| Common Cactus-finch Geospiza scandens | LC | resident (2003) | present | A2 |
| Year | Protected Area | Designation (management category) | % coverage of IBA |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Galápagos Islands | World Heritage Site (natural or mixed) (UA) | 100 |
| 1984 | Archipielágo de Colón (Galápagos) | UNESCO-MAB Biosphere Reserve (UA) | 100 |
| Habitat | % of IBA | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | - | Mangrove |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2025) Important Bird Area factsheet: Humedales del Sur de Isabela (Ecuador). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/humedales-del-sur-de-isabela-iba-ecuador on 09/01/2025.