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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Area Metropolitana de Caracas | Protective Zone (V) | 27 |
| 1973 | Macarao | National Park (II) | 64 |
| Habitat | % of IBA | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | 61 | Montane broadleaf evergreen forest; Second-growth or disturbed forest |
| Grassland | minor (<10) | Second-growth or grazed grasslands |
| Shrubland | minor (<10) | Semihumid/humid montane scrub |
| Artificial/Terrestrial | - | Perennial crops, orchards, groves; Urban and industrial areas; Abandoned or fallow farmland, disturbed ground |
| Introduced vegetation | - | |
| Wetlands (inland) | - | Streams |
| Land use | % of IBA |
|---|---|
| tourism/recreation | major (>10) |
| nature conservation and research | major (>10) |
| agriculture | minor (<10) |
| water management | - |
| urban/industrial/transport | - |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Parque Nacional Macarao (Venezuela). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/parque-nacional-macarao-iba-venezuela on 23/12/2024.