Data Zone
The site was identified as internationally important for bird conservation in 2007 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great Curassow Crax rubra | VU | breeding (2006) | < 50 birds | A1 |
| Year | Protected Area | Designation (management category) | % coverage of IBA |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | Corredor fronterizo (estatal) | Refugio de Vida Silvestre (IV) | 9 |
| 1984 | Caño Negro (mixto) | Refugio de Vida Silvestre (IV) | 25 |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Maleku - Caño Negro (Costa Rica). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/maleku--caño-negro-iba-costa-rica on 23/12/2024.