Data Zone
The site was identified as internationally important for bird conservation in 2007 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great Curassow Crax rubra | VU | resident (2000–2006) | < 50 birds | A1 |
| Harpy Eagle Harpia harpyja | VU | resident (2000–2006) | < 50 birds | A1 |
| Great Green Macaw Ara ambiguus | CR | resident (2000–2006) | < 50 birds | A1 |
| Habitat | % of IBA | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | 100 | Montane broadleaf evergreen |
| Land use | % of IBA |
|---|---|
| nature conservation and research | major (>10) |
| agriculture | minor (<10) |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Punta Gorda (Nicaragua). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/punta-gorda-iba-nicaragua on 23/12/2024.