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:| Species | Red List | Season (year/s of estimate) | Size | IBA criteria |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rhea tarapacensis | NR | resident (2001–2003) | 250-999 birds | A1 |
| Chilean Flamingo Phoenicopterus chilensis | NT | resident (2001–2003) | 1,000-2,499 birds | A1, A4i |
| Andean Flamingo Phoenicoparrus andinus | VU | passage (2001–2003) | 50-249 birds | A1 |
| Horned Coot Fulica cornuta | NT | resident (2001–2003) | < 50 pairs | A1 |
| Rufous-bellied Seedsnipe Attagis gayi | LC | breeding (2001–2003) | 50-249 birds | A4i |
| Grey-breasted Seedsnipe Thinocorus orbignyianus | LC | breeding (2001–2003) | 250-999 birds | A4i |
| Andean Condor Vultur gryphus | VU | resident (2001–2003) | < 50 birds | A1 |
| Year | Protected Area | Designation (management category) | % coverage of IBA |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1940 | Laguna Blanca | Reserva Nacional (VI) | <1 |
| 1940 | Laguna Blanca | Parque Nacional (II) | 1 |
| 1979 | Laguna Blanca (Catamarca) | Integral Nature Reserve (VI) | 100 |
| 1982 | Laguna Blanca | UNESCO-MAB Biosphere Reserve (UA) | 100 |
The Local Conservation Group(s) listed below are working to conserve this IBA.
| Name | Year formed |
|---|---|
| Grupo de Conservación Flamencos Altoandinos (GCFA) | 1996 |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Reserva Provincial y de la Biosfera Laguna Blanca (Argentina). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/reserva-provincial-y-de-la-biosfera-laguna-blanca-iba-argentina on 22/12/2024.