Data Zone
The site was identified as internationally important for bird conservation in 2007 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Least Tern Sternula antillarum | LC | breeding (2006) | 10–60 birds | B4i |
| Common Tern Sterna hirundo | LC | breeding (2002) | 75 pairs | A4i |
| Year | Protected Area | Designation (management category) | % coverage of IBA |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | Jan Thiel Lagoon | National Park (-) | 72 |
| Habitat | % of IBA | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Shrubland | 70 | Arid lowland scrub |
| Marine Coastal/Supratidal | 30 |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Jan Thiel Lagoon, Curaçao (Curaçao (to Netherlands)). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/jan-thiel-lagoon-curaçao-iba-curaçao-(to-netherlands) on 23/12/2024.