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:| Year | Protected Area | Designation (management category) | % coverage of IBA |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Parima-Tapirapecó | National Park (II) | 82 |
| 1991 | Alto Orinoco-Casiquiare | Biosphere Reserve (VI) | 11 |
| 1991 | Cerro Tamacuare y Serranía Tapirapeco | Natural Monument (III) | - |
| 1993 | Alto Orinoco - Casiquiare | UNESCO-MAB Biosphere Reserve (UA) | - |
| Habitat | % of IBA | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Caves and Subterranean Habitats (non-aquatic) | - | |
| Forest | - | Flooded tropical evergreen forest; Montane broadleaf evergreen forest; Palm forest; Tropical lowland evergreen forest; White sand forest |
| Grassland | - | Low, seasonally wet grassland |
| Rocky areas (eg. inland cliffs, mountain peaks) | - | |
| Wetlands (inland) | - | Rivers; Streams; Riverine sand beaches; Riverine floodplains |
| Land use | % of IBA |
|---|---|
| nature conservation and research | major (>10) |
| agriculture | minor (<10) |
| energy production and mining | - |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Parque Nacional Parima-Tapirapecó (Venezuela). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/parque-nacional-parima-tapirapecó-iba-venezuela on 23/12/2024.