The site was identified as internationally important for bird conservation in 2023 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 |
---|---|---|---|---|
Orange-fronted Parakeet Eupsittula canicularis | VU | resident (2023) | 30–80 birds | A1 |
Habitat | % of IBA | Habitat detail |
---|---|---|
Artificial/Terrestrial | 50 | Other urban & industrial areas |
Forest | 30 | Gallery & riparian; Pine |
Shrubland | 20 | Arid lowland scrub |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Río Nacaome (Honduras). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/río-nacaome-iba-honduras on 22/12/2024.