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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coastal Miner Geositta peruviana | LC | resident | 2003 | present | A2 |
| Thick-billed Miner Geositta crassirostris | LC | resident | 2003 | present | A2 |
| Cactus Canastero Pseudasthenes cactorum | LC | resident | 2003 | present | A2 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | de Lachay | Reserva Nacional | 100 |
| Habitat1 | Habitat detail | % of IBA |
|---|---|---|
| Desert | Desert, Semidesert | 75 |
| Shrubland | Arid lowland scrub | 25 |
| Land use | % of IBA |
|---|---|
| nature conservation and research | 100 |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Reserva Nacional Lomas de Lachay (Peru). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/reserva-nacional-lomas-de-lachay-iba-peru on 23/11/2024.