Data Zone
The site was identified as internationally important for bird conservation in 2005 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maranon Spinetail Synallaxis maranonica | CR | resident (2003) | present | A1 |
| Habitat | % of IBA | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | major (>10) | Montane broadleaf evergreen forest; Second-growth or disturbed forest |
| Artificial/Terrestrial | minor (<10) | Perennial crops, orchards, groves |
| Land use | % of IBA |
|---|---|
| agriculture | major (>10) |
| nature conservation and research | minor (<10) |
| hunting | minor (<10) |
| rangeland/pastureland | minor (<10) |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Palanda (Ecuador). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/palanda-iba-ecuador on 24/12/2024.