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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violet-chested Hummingbird Sternoclyta cyanopectus | LC | resident | 2003 | present | A2 |
| Chlorostilbon poortmani | NR | resident | 2003 | present | A2 |
| Scallop-breasted Antpitta Grallaricula loricata | NT | resident | 2003 | present | A1, A2 |
| Guttulate Foliage-gleaner Syndactyla guttulata | LC | resident | 2003 | present | A2 |
| Handsome Fruiteater Pipreola formosa | LC | resident | 2003 | present | A2 |
| Red Siskin Spinus cucullatus | EN | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Medanos de Coro | National Park | 27 |
| 1987 | Serranía de San Luis | Protective Zone | 44 |
| 1987 | Sierra de San Luis | National Park | 100 |
| Habitat1 | Habitat detail | % of IBA |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | Montane broadleaf evergreen forest, Second-growth or disturbed forest, Tropical deciduous forest | major (>10) |
| Caves and Subterranean Habitats (non-aquatic) | minor (<10) | |
| Shrubland | Arid lowland scrub | minor (<10) |
| Wetlands (inland) | Streams | minor (<10) |
| Land use | % of IBA |
|---|---|
| tourism/recreation | major (>10) |
| nature conservation and research | - |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Parque Nacional Sierra de San Luis (Venezuela). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/parque-nacional-sierra-de-san-luis-iba-venezuela on 23/11/2024.