Data Zone
The site was identified as important in 2007 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plain Chachalaca Ortalis vetula | LC | resident | 2000 | 250-999 individuals | A3 |
| Chestnut-colored Woodpecker Celeus castaneus | LC | resident | 2006 | 250-999 individuals | A3 |
| Tawny-winged Woodcreeper Dendrocincla anabatina | LC | resident | 2006 | 250-999 individuals | A3 |
| White-collared Manakin Manacus candei | LC | resident | 2006 | 250-999 individuals | A3 |
| Yellow-bellied Tyrannulet Ornithion semiflavum | LC | resident | 2006 | 250-999 individuals | A3 |
| Olive-backed Euphonia Euphonia gouldi | LC | resident | 2006 | 50-249 individuals | A3 |
| Green-backed Sparrow Arremonops chloronotus | LC | resident | 2006 | 250-999 individuals | A3 |
| Montezuma Oropendola Psarocolius montezuma | LC | resident | 2006 | 250-999 individuals | A3 |
| Black-cowled Oriole Icterus prosthemelas | LC | resident | 2006 | 50-249 individuals | A3 |
| Grey-throated Chat Granatellus sallaei | LC | resident | 2006 | 50-249 individuals | A3 |
| Black-throated Shrike-tanager Lanio aurantius | LC | resident | 2006 | 250-999 individuals | A3 |
| Ramphocelus passerinii | NR | resident | 2006 | 250-999 individuals | A3 |
1. The current IUCN Red List category. The category at the time of the IBA criteria assessment (2007) may differ.
| Year | Protected Area | Designation | % overlap with IBA |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | El Rosario | Parque Nacional | 1 |
| 1995 | San Román | Reserva Biológica | 83 |
| 1995 | El Pucté | Refugio de Vida Silvestre | 9 |
| 1995 | Petexbatún | Refugio de Vida Silvestre | 2 |
| 1995 | Dos Pilas | Monumento Cultural | 2 |
| 1995 | Aguateca | Monumento Cultural | 1 |
| 1995 | Ceibal | Monumento Cultural | 1 |
| 1995 | Complejos I y II APSP | Zona de Amortiguamiento | - |
| 2009 | El Mangal | Reserva Natural Privada | <1 |
| Habitat1 | Habitat detail | % of IBA |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | Gallery & riparian, Tropical lowland evergreen | 43 |
| Artificial/Terrestrial | Improved pasture land, Other urban & industrial areas, Perennial crops, orchards & groves | 27 |
| Shrubland | Riparian scrub & thickets, Second-growth & disturbed scrub | 22 |
| Wetlands (inland) | Freshwater lakes & pools, Rivers, Water-fringe vegetation | 5 |
| Grassland | Second-growth & grazed | 3 |
| Land use | % of IBA |
|---|---|
| nature conservation and research | 100 |
| agriculture | 45 |
| rangeland/pastureland | 4 |
| fisheries/aquaculture | 2 |
| urban/industrial/transport | 1 |
| hunting | major (>10) |
| forestry | minor (<10) |
| tourism/recreation | minor (<10) |
| water management | minor (<10) |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Rio La Pasion (Guatemala). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/rio-la-pasion-iba-guatemala on 23/11/2024.