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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Rhea Rhea americana | NT | resident (2001–2003) | < 50 birds | A1 |
| Sickle-winged Nightjar Eleothreptus anomalus | VU | resident (2001–2003) | < 50 birds | A1 |
| Black-bodied Woodpecker Hylatomus schulzii | NT | resident (2001–2003) | < 50 birds | A1 |
| Bay-capped Wren-spinetail Spartonoica maluroides | LC | winter (2001–2003) | 50-249 birds | A1 |
| Year | Protected Area | Designation (management category) | % coverage of IBA |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1951 | Río Pilcomayo | Parque Nacional (II) | 100 |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Parque Nacional Río Pilcomayo (Argentina). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/parque-nacional-río-pilcomayo-iba-argentina on 26/12/2024.