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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| - | Sierra la Culata | National Park (-) | 100 |
| 1973 | Río Albarregas | Protective Zone (V) | <1 |
| 1974 | Sureste del Lago de Maracaibo Sto. Domingo-Motatán | Protective Zone (V) | 12 |
| 1974 | Piedemonte Norte de la Cordillera Andina | Protective Zone (V) | 2 |
| 1975 | Escalante-Onia-Mucujepe | Protective Zone (V) | 6 |
| 1980 | Las González | Protective Zone (V) | 2 |
| 1985 | Mucujún | Protective Zone (V) | 2 |
| 1989 | Sierra de la Culata | National Park (II) | 16 |
| 1989 | Río Capaz | Protective Zone (V) | 10 |
| Habitat | % of IBA | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | major (>10) | Montane broadleaf evergreen forest |
| Grassland | major (>10) | Paramo |
| Artificial/Terrestrial | minor (<10) | Perennial crops, orchards, groves |
| Wetlands (inland) | minor (<10) | Rivers; Streams; Freshwater lakes and pools |
| Land use | % of IBA |
|---|---|
| tourism/recreation | major (>10) |
| nature conservation and research | major (>10) |
| forestry | minor (<10) |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Parque Nacional Sierra La Culata (Venezuela). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/parque-nacional-sierra-la-culata-iba-venezuela on 23/12/2024.