Data Zone
The site was identified as internationally important for bird conservation 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 List | Season (year/s of estimate) | Size | IBA criteria |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plain Chachalaca Ortalis vetula | LC | resident (2000) | 250-999 birds | A3 |
| Chestnut-colored Woodpecker Celeus castaneus | LC | resident (2006) | 250-999 birds | A3 |
| Tawny-winged Woodcreeper Dendrocincla anabatina | LC | resident (2006) | 250-999 birds | A3 |
| White-collared Manakin Manacus candei | LC | resident (2006) | 250-999 birds | A3 |
| Yellow-bellied Tyrannulet Ornithion semiflavum | LC | resident (2006) | 250-999 birds | A3 |
| Olive-backed Euphonia Euphonia gouldi | LC | resident (2006) | 50-249 birds | A3 |
| Green-backed Sparrow Arremonops chloronotus | LC | resident (2006) | 250-999 birds | A3 |
| Montezuma Oropendola Psarocolius montezuma | LC | resident (2006) | 250-999 birds | A3 |
| Black-cowled Oriole Icterus prosthemelas | LC | resident (2006) | 50-249 birds | A3 |
| Grey-throated Chat Granatellus sallaei | LC | resident (2006) | 50-249 birds | A3 |
| Black-throated Shrike-tanager Lanio aurantius | LC | resident (2006) | 250-999 birds | A3 |
| Ramphocelus passerinii | NR | resident (2006) | 250-999 birds | A3 |
| Year | Protected Area | Designation (management category) | % coverage of IBA |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | El Pucté | Refugio de Vida Silvestre (III) | 9 |
| 1995 | Petexbatún | Refugio de Vida Silvestre (III) | 2 |
| 1995 | Dos Pilas | Monumento Cultural (II) | 2 |
| 1995 | Aguateca | Monumento Cultural (II) | 1 |
| 1995 | Ceibal | Monumento Cultural (II) | 1 |
| 1995 | Complejos I y II APSP | Zona de Amortiguamiento (VI) | - |
| 2009 | El Mangal | Reserva Natural Privada (V) | <1 |
| Habitat | % of IBA | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | 43 | Gallery & riparian; Tropical lowland evergreen |
| Artificial/Terrestrial | 27 | Improved pasture land; Other urban & industrial areas; Perennial crops, orchards & groves |
| Shrubland | 22 | Riparian scrub & thickets; Second-growth & disturbed scrub |
| Wetlands (inland) | 5 | Freshwater lakes & pools; Rivers; Water-fringe vegetation |
| Grassland | 3 | Second-growth & grazed |
| 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 23/12/2024.