Data Zone
The site was identified as important 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 List1 | Season | Year(s) | Size | IBA criteria |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rhea tarapacensis | NR | resident | 2003 | present | A1 |
| Chilean Flamingo Phoenicopterus chilensis | NT | resident | 1975-1997 | 38-1,650 individuals | A1 |
| Andean Flamingo Phoenicoparrus andinus | VU | resident | 1975-1997 | 34-2,224 individuals | A1, A4i |
| Puna Flamingo Phoenicoparrus jamesi | NT | resident | 1975-1997 | 12,000-41,000 individuals | A1, A4i |
| Andean Condor Vultur gryphus | VU | resident | 2003 | present | A1 |
| A4iii Species group - waterbirds | n/a | breeding | 1975-1997 | 20,000-49,999 individuals | A4iii |
1. The current IUCN Red List category. The category at the time of the IBA criteria assessment (2008) may differ.
| Year | Protected Area | Designation | % overlap with IBA |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | Eduardo Avaroa | Reserva Nacional de Fauna Andina | 54 |
| 1990 | Los Lípez | Ramsar Site, Wetland of International Importance | 3 |
| Habitat1 | Habitat detail | % of IBA |
|---|---|---|
| Grassland | Puna | major (>10) |
| Forest | Polylepis woodland | minor (<10) |
| Wetlands (inland) | Rivers, Saline/alkaline lakes, Streams | minor (<10) |
| Rocky areas (eg. inland cliffs, mountain peaks) | Scree & boulders | - |
| Land use | % of IBA |
|---|---|
| nature conservation and research | major (>10) |
| tourism/recreation | - |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Lagunas Salinas del Suroeste de Potosí (Bolivia). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/lagunas-salinas-del-suroeste-de-potosí-iba-bolivia on 22/11/2024.