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 pennata | NR | resident | 2001-2003 | 250-999 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | La Payunia | Reserva Total | 100 |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Reserva Provincial El Payén (Argentina). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/reserva-provincial-el-payén-iba-argentina on 22/11/2024.