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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Coot Fulica americana | LC | resident (2007) | 800 birds | A1, A4i |
| Habitat | % of IBA | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Artificial/Aquatic & Marine | major (>10) | Other artificial wetlands |
| Shrubland | minor (<10) | Riparian scrub & thickets |
| Land use | % of IBA |
|---|---|
| agriculture | - |
| urban/industrial/transport | - |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Muizenberg, Curaçao (Curaçao (to Netherlands)). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/muizenberg-curaçao-iba-curaçao-(to-netherlands) on 07/12/2024.