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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highland Guan Penelopina nigra | VU | resident | 2016 | min 20 individuals | A1 |
| Keel-billed Toucan Ramphastos sulfuratus | NT | resident | 2023 | min 30 individuals | B1a |
1. The current IUCN Red List category. The category at the time of the IBA criteria assessment (2022) may differ.
| Habitat1 | Habitat detail | % of IBA |
|---|---|---|
| Artificial/Terrestrial | Improved pasture land, Abandoned & fallow farmland, disturbed ground, Perennial crops, orchards & groves | 55 |
| Forest | Montane broadleaf evergreen, Pine-oak | 45 |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Pico Pijol (Honduras). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/pico-pijol-iba-honduras on 23/11/2024.