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:| Species | Red List | Season (year/s of estimate) | Size | IBA criteria |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Helmeted Curassow Pauxi pauxi | VU | resident (2003) | present | A1 |
| Saffron-headed Parrot Pyrilia pyrilia | NT | resident (2003) | present | A1 |
| Year | Protected Area | Designation (management category) | % coverage of IBA |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Sureste del Lago de Maracaibo Sto. Domingo-Motatán | Protective Zone (V) | 80 |
| 1993 | Tapo - Caparo | National Park (II) | 100 |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Parque Nacional Tapo-Caparo (Venezuela). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/parque-nacional-tapo-caparo-iba-venezuela on 23/12/2024.