Data Zone
The site was identified as internationally important for bird conservation in 2022 because it was regularly supporting significant populations of the species listed below, meeting IBA criteria.
Populations meeting IBA criteria ('key species') at the site:| Species | Red List | Season (year/s of estimate) | Size | IBA criteria |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crested Guan Penelope purpurascens | NT | resident (2023) | min 30 adults | B1a |
| Resplendent Quetzal Pharomachrus mocinno | NT | resident (2023) | min 30 individuals | B1a |
| Golden-cheeked Warbler Setophaga chrysoparia | EN | winter (2023) | min 15 individuals | A1 |
| Habitat | % of IBA | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | 70 | Pine; Montane broadleaf evergreen; Pine-oak |
| Artificial/Terrestrial | 30 | Perennial crops, orchards & groves; Abandoned & fallow farmland, disturbed ground |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2025) Important Bird Area factsheet: Misoco (Honduras). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/misoco-iba-honduras on 13/01/2025.