Data Zone
The site was identified as important 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 List1 | Season | Year(s) | Size | IBA criteria |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rhea tarapacensis | NR | resident | 2003 | present | A1 |
| Chilean Flamingo Phoenicopterus chilensis | NT | resident | 2003 | present | A1 |
| Puna Flamingo Phoenicoparrus jamesi | NT | resident | 2003 | present | A1 |
| Horned Coot Fulica cornuta | NT | resident | 2003 | present | A1 |
| Diademed Plover Phegornis mitchellii | NT | resident | 2003 | present | A1 |
| Andean Condor Vultur gryphus | VU | resident | 2003 | present | A1 |
| Giant Conebill Conirostrum binghami | NT | resident | 2003 | present | A1 |
1. The current IUCN Red List category. The category at the time of the IBA criteria assessment (2008) may differ.
| Year | Protected Area | Designation | % overlap with IBA |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1939 | Sajama | Parque Nacional | 100 |
| Habitat1 | Habitat detail | % of IBA |
|---|---|---|
| Grassland | Puna | major (>10) |
| Rocky areas (eg. inland cliffs, mountain peaks) | Scree & boulders | major (>10) |
| Forest | Polylepis woodland | minor (<10) |
| Wetlands (inland) | Fens transition mires & springs | minor (<10) |
| Land use | % of IBA |
|---|---|
| nature conservation and research | major (>10) |
| tourism/recreation | - |
| agriculture | - |
| hunting | - |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Parque Nacional Sajama (Bolivia). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/parque-nacional-sajama-iba-bolivia on 22/11/2024.