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 IBA criteria.
Populations meeting IBA criteria ('key species') at the site:| Species | Red List | Season (year/s of estimate) | Size | IBA criteria |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Slaty-breasted Tinamou Crypturellus boucardi | VU | resident (2021) | min 30 individuals | A1 |
| Highland Guan Penelopina nigra | VU | resident (2021) | 30 individuals | A1 |
| Great Curassow Crax rubra | VU | resident (2019) | 30–50 adults | A1 |
| Ocellated Quail Cyrtonyx ocellatus | VU | resident (2020) | 50–200 individuals | A1 |
| Resplendent Quetzal Pharomachrus mocinno | NT | resident (2019) | 30–70 individuals | B1a |
| Habitat | % of IBA | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | major (>10) | Tropical coniferous; Tropical semi-evergreen |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2025) Important Bird Area factsheet: La Muralla (Honduras). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/la-muralla-iba-honduras on 16/01/2025.