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 |
| Chilean Flamingo Phoenicopterus chilensis | NT | resident (1975–1997) | 38–1,650 birds | A1 |
| Andean Flamingo Phoenicoparrus andinus | VU | resident (1975–1997) | 34–2,224 birds | A1, A4i |
| Puna Flamingo Phoenicoparrus jamesi | NT | resident (1975–1997) | 12,000–41,000 birds | A1, A4i |
| Andean Condor Vultur gryphus | VU | resident (2003) | present | A1 |
| A4iii Species group - waterbirds | n/a | breeding (1975–1997) | 20,000-49,999 birds | A4iii |
| Habitat | % of IBA | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Grassland | major (>10) | Puna |
| Forest | minor (<10) | Polylepis woodland |
| Wetlands (inland) | minor (<10) | Rivers; Saline/alkaline lakes; Streams |
| 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 22/12/2024.