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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Rhea Rhea americana | NT | resident | 2001-2003 | 50-249 individuals | A1 |
| Chilean Flamingo Phoenicopterus chilensis | NT | winter | 2001-2003 | 1,000-2,499 individuals | A1, A4i |
| Andean Flamingo Phoenicoparrus andinus | VU | resident | 2001-2003 | 250-999 individuals | A1, A4i |
| Crowned Solitary Eagle Buteogallus coronatus | EN | breeding | 2001-2003 | < 50 individuals | A1 |
| Salinas Monjita Xolmis salinarum | LC | resident | 2001-2003 | 250-999 individuals | A1, A2 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Monte de las Barrancas | Refugio de Vida Silvestre | 1 |
| 2003 | Salinas Grandes | Reserva Provincial de Uso Múltiple | 34 |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Salinas Grandes (Argentina). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/salinas-grandes-iba-argentina on 24/11/2024.