Data Zone
The site was identified as internationally important for bird conservation 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 List | Season (year/s of estimate) | Size | IBA criteria |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crestless Curassow Mitu tomentosum | LC | - (2018–2022) | 40–50 birds | B1a |
| Orinoco Goose Neochen jubata | NT | resident (2009–2021) | 200–400 birds | A4, B1a |
| Bare-faced Ibis Phimosus infuscatus | LC | resident (2009–2021) | 1,500 birds | B3a |
| Blackish-grey Antshrike Thamnophilus nigrocinereus | LC | resident (2016–2019) | 20–50 birds | B1a |
| Eastern Meadowlark Sturnella magna | NT | resident (2017–2021) | 90–110 birds | B1a |
| Blackpoll Warbler Setophaga striata | NT | resident (2017–2020) | 15–45 birds | B1a |
| Habitat | % of IBA | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Savanna | 71 | Savanna |
| Forest | 27 | Gallery (or Riparian) forest; Second-growth or disturbed forest |
| Wetlands (inland) | 2 | Freshwater lakes and pools; Streams |
| 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 23/12/2024.