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 pennata | NR | breeding (2007) | 1,000-2,499 birds | A1 |
| Patagonian Tinamou Tinamotis ingoufi | LC | resident (2001–2003) | present | A3 |
| Spectacled Duck Speculanas specularis | NT | resident (2007) | 250-999 birds | A1, A3, A4i |
| Chilean Flamingo Phoenicopterus chilensis | NT | resident (2007) | 1,000-2,499 birds | A1 |
| Chilean Pigeon Patagioenas araucana | LC | resident (2001–2003) | present | A2, A3 |
| Austral Rail Rallus antarcticus | VU | resident (2007) | 10–43 birds | A1 |
| Andean Condor Vultur gryphus | VU | breeding (2007) | 250-999 birds | A1 |
| Magellanic Woodpecker Campephilus magellanicus | LC | resident (2001–2003) | present | A3 |
| Austral Parakeet Enicognathus ferrugineus | LC | resident (2001–2003) | present | A3 |
| Black-throated Huet-huet Pteroptochos tarnii | LC | resident (2001–2003) | 50-249 birds | A2, A3 |
| Magellanic Tapaculo Scytalopus magellanicus | LC | resident (2001–2003) | present | A3 |
| Short-billed Miner Geositta antarctica | LC | breeding (2001–2003) | 250-999 birds | A2, A3 |
| White-throated Treerunner Pygarrhichas albogularis | LC | resident (2001–2003) | present | A3 |
| Thorn-tailed Rayadito Aphrastura spinicauda | LC | resident (2001–2003) | present | A3 |
| White-browed Ground-tyrant Muscisaxicola albilora | LC | resident (2001–2003) | present | A3 |
| Cinnamon-bellied Ground-tyrant Muscisaxicola capistratus | LC | resident (2001–2003) | present | A3 |
| Chocolate-vented Tyrant Neoxolmis rufiventris | LC | breeding (2001–2003) | 50-249 birds | A2, A3 |
| Patagonian Yellow-finch Sicalis lebruni | LC | resident (2001–2003) | present | A3 |
| White-bridled Finch Melanodera melanodera | LC | resident (2001–2003) | < 50 birds | A2, A3 |
| Year | Protected Area | Designation (management category) | % coverage of IBA |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1937 | Los Glaciares | Parque Nacional (II) | 69 |
| 1937 | Los Glaciares | Reserva Nacional (VI) | 23 |
| 1981 | Los Glaciares National Park | World Heritage Site (natural or mixed) (UA) | 80 |
| 1993 | Península de Magallanes | Parque y Reserva Provincial (VI) | <1 |
The Local Conservation Group(s) listed below are working to conserve this IBA.
| Name | Year formed |
|---|---|
| Club Observadores de Aves (COAS) Patagonia Sur - Río Gallegos | 2007 |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Parque Nacional Los Glaciares y adyacencias (Estancias El Sosiego, La Soledad y Anita) (Argentina). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/parque-nacional-los-glaciares-y-adyacencias-(estancias-el-sosiego-la-soledad-y-anita)-iba-argentina on 22/12/2024.