Data Zone
The site was identified as internationally important for bird conservation 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:| Year | Protected Area | Designation (management category) | % coverage of IBA |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Rio Blanco y Quebrada Olivares | Reservas Forestales Protectoras Nacionales (VI) | 92 |
| 1992 | Reserva de Río Blanco | Protection Forest Reserve (-) | 100 |
| Habitat | % of IBA | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | 55 | Second-growth or disturbed forest |
| Artificial/Terrestrial | 45 | Forestry and agro-industrial plantations; Improved pasture land |
| Land use | % of IBA |
|---|---|
| nature conservation and research | 100 |
| water management | 100 |
| fisheries/aquaculture | 25 |
| tourism/recreation | 10 |
| agriculture | 5 |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Reserva Hidrográfica, Forestal y Parque Ecológico de Río Blanco (Colombia). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/reserva-hidrográfica-forestal-y-parque-ecológico-de-río-blanco-iba-colombia on 22/12/2024.