Data Zone
The site was identified as important 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 List1 | Season | Year(s) | Size | IBA criteria |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crested Guan Penelope purpurascens | NT | resident | 2017 | min 30 individuals | B1a |
| Resplendent Quetzal Pharomachrus mocinno | NT | resident | 2018 | min 30 individuals | B1a |
1. The current IUCN Red List category. The category at the time of the IBA criteria assessment (2022) may differ.
| Year | Protected Area | Designation | % overlap with IBA |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Montañade Yoro | Parque Nacional | 100 |
| Habitat1 | Habitat detail | % of IBA |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | Tropical coniferous, Tropical semi-evergreen | major (>10) |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Montaña de Yoro (Honduras). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/montaña-de-yoro-iba-honduras on 23/11/2024.