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 (2018–2021) | min 30 birds | A1 |
| Crested Guan Penelope purpurascens | NT | resident (2019–2022) | 30–40 birds | B1a |
| Resplendent Quetzal Pharomachrus mocinno | NT | resident (2019–2023) | 30–60 birds | B1a |
| Golden-cheeked Warbler Setophaga chrysoparia | EN | winter (2018–2022) | 20–40 birds | A1 |
| Year | Protected Area | Designation (management category) | % coverage of IBA |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Montaña Santa Bárbara | Parque Nacional (II) | 72 |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Montaña de Santa Bárbara (Honduras). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/montaña-de-santa-bárbara-iba-honduras on 23/12/2024.