Data Zone
The site was identified as internationally important for bird conservation in 2022 because it was regularly supporting significant populations of the species listed below, meeting IBA criteria.
Populations meeting IBA criteria ('key species') at the site:| Species | Red List | Season (year/s of estimate) | Size | IBA criteria |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Slaty-breasted Tinamou Crypturellus boucardi | VU | resident (2017) | min 20 adults | A1 |
| Highland Guan Penelopina nigra | VU | resident (2013) | 30 individuals | A1 |
| Great Curassow Crax rubra | VU | resident (2013–2017) | min 30 individuals | A1 |
| Harpy Eagle Harpia harpyja | VU | resident (2013) | 30 individuals | A1 |
| Year | Protected Area | Designation (management category) | % coverage of IBA |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Patuca | Parque Nacional (II) | 100 |
| Habitat | % of IBA | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | major (>10) | Tropical lowland evergreen |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2025) Important Bird Area factsheet: Patuca (Honduras). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/patuca-iba-honduras on 23/01/2025.