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:| Year | Protected Area | Designation (management category) | % coverage of IBA |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1958 | Guatopo | National Park (II) | 100 |
| 1978 | Morros de Macaira | Natural Monument (III) | 1 |
| 1991 | Cuenca Alta y Media del Río Orituco | Protective Zone (V) | 3 |
| Habitat | % of IBA | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | major (>10) | Montane broadleaf evergreen forest; Tropical deciduous forest; Tropical lowland evergreen forest |
| Wetlands (inland) | minor (<10) | Rivers; Streams; Freshwater lakes and pools; Artificial wetlands |
| Artificial/Aquatic & Marine | - |
| Land use | % of IBA |
|---|---|
| water management | major (>10) |
| nature conservation and research | major (>10) |
| tourism/recreation | minor (<10) |
| urban/industrial/transport | - |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Parque Nacional Guatopo (Venezuela). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/parque-nacional-guatopo-iba-venezuela on 23/12/2024.