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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Sureste del Lago de Maracaibo Sto. Domingo-Motatán | Protective Zone (V) | 11 |
| 1974 | Río Torbes y sus Alrededores | Protective Zone (V) | 4 |
| 1989 | Páramos del Batallón y La Negra | National Park (II) | 63 |
| 1992 | Meseta La Galera | Natural Monument (III) | - |
| Habitat | % of IBA | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | 60 | Elfin forest; Montane broadleaf evergreen forest; Polylepis woodland |
| Grassland | 5 | Paramo |
| Shrubland | minor (<10) | Semihumid/humid montane scrub |
| Wetlands (inland) | - | Freshwater lakes and pools; Rivers; Streams |
| Land use | % of IBA |
|---|---|
| urban/industrial/transport | - |
| water management | - |
| tourism/recreation | - |
| rangeland/pastureland | - |
| nature conservation and research | - |
| agriculture | - |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Parque Nacional Páramos Batallón y La Negra and surrounding areas (Venezuela). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/parque-nacional-páramos-batallón-y-la-negra-and-surrounding-areas-iba-venezuela on 23/12/2024.