Data Zone
The site was identified as internationally important for bird conservation in 2023 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White-collared Kite Leptodon forbesi | EN | resident (2016) | min 3 individuals | A1 |
| Golden-tailed Parrotlet Touit surdus | VU | resident (2016) | min 30 individuals | A1 |
| Seven-colored Tanager Tangara fastuosa | VU | resident (2020) | min 30 individuals | A1 |
| Year | Protected Area | Designation (management category) | % coverage of IBA |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Estação Ecológica De Caetés | Estação Ecológica (Ia) | <1 |
| 2010 | Área De Proteção Ambiental Aldeia-Beberibe | Área de Proteção Ambiental (V) | 64 |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2025) Important Bird Area factsheet: Igarassu (Brazil). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/igarassu-iba-brazil on 13/01/2025.