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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Rhea Rhea americana | NT | resident (2001–2003) | 50-249 birds | A1 |
| Black-and-white Monjita Xolmis dominicanus | VU | resident (2001–2003) | < 50 birds | A1 |
| Dark-throated Seedeater Sporophila ruficollis | NT | breeding (2001–2003) | 50-249 birds | A1 |
| Chestnut Seedeater Sporophila cinnamomea | VU | breeding (2001–2003) | < 50 birds | A1 |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Loma Alta (Argentina). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/loma-alta-iba-argentina on 22/12/2024.