Data Zone
The site was identified as important 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 List1 | Season | Year(s) | Size | IBA criteria |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Least Tern Sternula antillarum | LC | breeding | 2006 | 10-60 individuals | B4i |
| Common Tern Sterna hirundo | LC | breeding | 2002 | 75 breeding pairs | A4i |
1. The current IUCN Red List category. The category at the time of the IBA criteria assessment (2007) may differ.
| Year | Protected Area | Designation | % overlap with IBA |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Oostpunt | Underwater Park | 13 |
| 1997 | Jan Thiel Lagoon | National Park | 72 |
| Habitat1 | Habitat detail | % of IBA |
|---|---|---|
| Shrubland | Arid lowland scrub | 70 |
| 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 23/11/2024.