Data Zone
The site was identified as important in 2022 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crestless Curassow Mitu tomentosum | LC | - | 2018-2022 | 40-50 individuals | B1a |
| Orinoco Goose Neochen jubata | NT | resident | 2009-2021 | 200-400 individuals | A4, B1a |
| Bare-faced Ibis Phimosus infuscatus | LC | resident | 2009-2021 | 1,500 individuals | B3a |
| Blackish-grey Antshrike Thamnophilus nigrocinereus | LC | resident | 2016-2019 | 20-50 individuals | B1a |
| Eastern Meadowlark Sturnella magna | NT | resident | 2017-2021 | 90-110 individuals | B1a |
| Blackpoll Warbler Setophaga striata | NT | resident | 2017-2020 | 15-45 individuals | B1a |
1. The current IUCN Red List category. The category at the time of the IBA criteria assessment (2022) may differ.
| Habitat1 | Habitat detail | % of IBA |
|---|---|---|
| Savanna | Savanna | 71 |
| Forest | Gallery (or Riparian) forest, Second-growth or disturbed forest | 27 |
| Wetlands (inland) | Freshwater lakes and pools, Streams | 2 |
| Land use | % of IBA |
|---|---|
| nature conservation and research | 85 |
| rangeland/pastureland | 10 |
| tourism/recreation | 5 |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: La Aurora (Colombia). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/la-aurora-iba-colombia on 23/11/2024.