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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coscoroba Swan Coscoroba coscoroba | LC | resident (2001–2003) | 1,000-2,499 birds | A4i |
| Black-necked Swan Cygnus melancoryphus | LC | resident (2001–2003) | 250-999 birds | A4i |
| White-tufted Grebe Rollandia rolland | LC | non-breeding (2001–2003) | 2,500-9,999 birds | A4i |
| Southern Silvery Grebe Podiceps occipitalis | LC | non-breeding (2001–2003) | 1,000-2,499 birds | A4i |
| Chilean Flamingo Phoenicopterus chilensis | NT | winter (2001–2003) | 250-999 birds | A1 |
| Andean Flamingo Phoenicoparrus andinus | VU | winter (2001–2003) | 50-249 birds | A1 |
| Maguari Stork Ciconia maguari | LC | resident (2001–2003) | 1,000-2,499 birds | A4i |
| Crowned Solitary Eagle Buteogallus coronatus | EN | winter (2001–2003) | < 50 birds | A1 |
| Bay-capped Wren-spinetail Spartonoica maluroides | LC | winter (2001–2003) | 50-249 birds | A1 |
| Yellow Cardinal Gubernatrix cristata | EN | resident (2001–2003) | < 50 birds | A1 |
| Year | Protected Area | Designation (management category) | % coverage of IBA |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Estancia Ralicó | Reserva Forestal Natural (VI) | 12 |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Lagunas del suroeste y relictos del Caldenal (Argentina). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/lagunas-del-suroeste-y-relictos-del-caldenal-iba-argentina on 23/12/2024.