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 ('triggering') IBA criteria.
Populations meeting IBA criteria ('trigger species') at the site:| Species | Red List | Season (year/s of estimate) | Size | IBA criteria |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rhea tarapacensis | NR | resident (2003) | present | A1 |
| Titicaca Grebe Rollandia microptera | EN | resident (2004–2007) | 900–1,200 birds | A1, A2, A4i |
| Chilean Flamingo Phoenicopterus chilensis | NT | resident (2003) | present | A1 |
| Andean Flamingo Phoenicoparrus andinus | VU | resident (2003) | present | A1 |
| Habitat | % of IBA | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Wetlands (inland) | major (>10) | Freshwater lakes and pools |
| Grassland | minor (<10) | Puna |
| Rocky areas (eg. inland cliffs, mountain peaks) | - | Scree & boulders |
| Land use | % of IBA |
|---|---|
| fisheries/aquaculture | major (>10) |
| tourism/recreation | major (>10) |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Lago Titicaca (Sector Boliviano) (Bolivia). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/lago-titicaca-(sector-boliviano)-iba-bolivia on 23/12/2024.