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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ocellated Quail Cyrtonyx ocellatus | VU | resident (2015) | 30–100 birds | A1 |
| Chimney Swift Chaetura pelagica | VU | passage (2018–2022) | 20–60 birds | A1 |
| Resplendent Quetzal Pharomachrus mocinno | NT | resident (2019–2023) | 30–100 birds | B1a |
| Orange-fronted Parakeet Eupsittula canicularis | VU | resident (2013) | 30–100 birds | A1 |
| Golden-cheeked Warbler Setophaga chrysoparia | EN | non-breeding (2022) | 40–100 birds | A1 |
| Year | Protected Area | Designation (management category) | % coverage of IBA |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | La Tigra | Parque Nacional (II) | 100 |
| Habitat | % of IBA | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | major (>10) | Tropical coniferous; Tropical semi-evergreen |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: La Tigra (Honduras). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/la-tigra-iba-honduras on 06/12/2024.