Data Zone
The site was identified as important in 2008 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rhea tarapacensis | NR | resident | 2001-2003 | 50-249 individuals | A1 |
| Horned Coot Fulica cornuta | NT | resident | 2001-2003 | 50-249 individuals | A1 |
| Andean Condor Vultur gryphus | VU | resident | 2001-2003 | 50-249 individuals | A1 |
1. The current IUCN Red List category. The category at the time of the IBA criteria assessment (2008) may differ.
| Year | Protected Area | Designation | % overlap with IBA |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | San Guillermo | Parque Provincial | 97 |
| 1972 | San Guillermo | Biosphere Reserve | 100 |
| 1980 | San Guillermo - Zona de amortiguamiento/San Guillermo - Zona núcleo | UNESCO-MAB Biosphere Reserve | 80 |
| 1980 | San Guillermo - Zona de amortiguamiento/San Guillermo - Zona núcleo | UNESCO-MAB Biosphere Reserve | 17 |
| 1999 | San Guillermo | Parque Nacional | 17 |
| 2003 | Laguna Brava | Ramsar Site, Wetland of International Importance | 1 |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Reserva de la Biosfera Parque Nacional San Guillermo (Argentina). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/reserva-de-la-biosfera-parque-nacional-san-guillermo-iba-argentina on 22/11/2024.