Data Zone
The site was identified as internationally important for bird conservation in 2008 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Coot Fulica americana | LC | resident (2003) | 250–300 individuals | A1 |
| Habitat | % of IBA | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Wetlands (inland) | major (>10) | Freshwater lakes & pools |
| Forest | minor (<10) | Mangrove |
| Shrubland | minor (<10) | Scrub |
| Land use | % of IBA |
|---|---|
| hunting | major (>10) |
| other | major (>10) |
| urban/industrial/transport | minor (<10) |
| agriculture | minor (<10) |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2025) Important Bird Area factsheet: Lac Azuéi (Haiti). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/lac-azuéi-iba-haiti on 10/01/2025.