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 ('triggering') IBA criteria.
Populations meeting IBA criteria ('trigger species') at the site:| Species | Red List | Season (year/s of estimate) | Size | IBA criteria |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highland Guan Penelopina nigra | VU | resident (2018–2023) | min 30 birds | A1 |
| Resplendent Quetzal Pharomachrus mocinno | NT | resident (2018) | 30–50 birds | B1a |
| Golden-cheeked Warbler Setophaga chrysoparia | EN | winter (2015) | min 15 birds | A1 |
| Year | Protected Area | Designation (management category) | % coverage of IBA |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Montaña de Comayagua | Parque Nacional (II) | 100 |
| Habitat | % of IBA | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | major (>10) | Tropical coniferous; Tropical semi-evergreen |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Montaña de Comayagua (Honduras). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/montaña-de-comayagua-iba-honduras on 23/12/2024.