Data Zone
The site was identified as important in 2022 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
1. The current IUCN Red List category. The category at the time of the IBA criteria assessment (2022) may differ.
| Year | Protected Area | Designation | % overlap with IBA |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Patuca | Parque Nacional | 100 |
| Habitat1 | Habitat detail | % of IBA |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | Tropical lowland evergreen | major (>10) |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Patuca (Honduras). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/patuca-iba-honduras on 22/11/2024.