Data Zone
The site was identified as internationally important for bird conservation in 2008 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rhea tarapacensis | NR | resident (2001–2003) | 50-249 birds | A1 |
| Moreno's Ground Dove Metriopelia morenoi | LC | resident (2001–2003) | 50-249 birds | A2 |
| Andean Condor Vultur gryphus | VU | resident (2001–2003) | 50-249 birds | A1 |
| Steinbach's Canastero Pseudasthenes steinbachi | LC | resident (2001–2003) | 250-999 birds | A2 |
| Year | Protected Area | Designation (management category) | % coverage of IBA |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | El Leoncito | Parque Nacional (II) | 100 |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Parque Nacional El Leoncito (Argentina). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/parque-nacional-el-leoncito-iba-argentina on 23/12/2024.