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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highland Guan Penelopina nigra | VU | resident | 2006 | 250-999 individuals | A1, A2, A3 |
| Horned Guan Oreophasis derbianus | EN | resident | 2006 | < 50 individuals | A1, A2, A3 |
| White-bellied Chachalaca Ortalis leucogastra | LC | resident | 2006 | 250-999 individuals | A2, A3 |
| White-faced Quail-Dove Zentrygon albifacies | LC | resident | 2006 | 250-999 individuals | A3 |
| Green-throated Mountain-gem Lampornis viridipallens | LC | resident | 2006 | 10,000-19,999 individuals | A2, A3 |
| Amethyst-throated Mountain-gem Lampornis amethystinus | LC | resident | 2006 | 10,000-19,999 individuals | A3 |
| Garnet-throated Hummingbird Lamprolaima rhami | LC | resident | 2006 | 1,000-2,499 individuals | A3 |
| Sparkling-tailed Woodstar Tilmatura dupontii | LC | resident | 2006 | 50-249 individuals | A3 |
| Wine-throated Hummingbird Selasphorus ellioti | LC | resident | 2006 | 50-249 individuals | A2, A3 |
| White-eared Hummingbird Basilinna leucotis | LC | resident | 2006 | 2,500-9,999 individuals | A3 |
| Emerald-chinned Hummingbird Abeillia abeillei | LC | resident | 2006 | 50-249 individuals | A3 |
| Blue-tailed Hummingbird Saucerottia cyanura | LC | resident | 2006 | 250-999 individuals | A2, A3 |
| Fulvous Owl Strix fulvescens | LC | resident | 2006 | 50-249 individuals | A2, A3 |
| Mountain Trogon Trogon mexicanus | LC | resident | 2006 | 2,500-9,999 individuals | A3 |
| Blue-throated Motmot Aspatha gularis | LC | resident | 2006 | 50-249 individuals | A2, A3 |
| Orange-fronted Parakeet Eupsittula canicularis | VU | resident | 2006 | 250-999 individuals | A3 |
| Long-tailed Manakin Chiroxiphia linearis | LC | resident | 2006 | 250-999 individuals | A3 |
| Greater Pewee Contopus pertinax | LC | resident | 2006 | 250-999 individuals | A3 |
| Chestnut-sided Shrike-vireo Vireolanius melitophrys | LC | resident | 2006 | 50-249 individuals | A3 |
| Black-throated Jay Cyanolyca pumilo | LC | resident | 2006 | 250-999 individuals | A3 |
| Unicolored Jay Aphelocoma unicolor | LC | resident | 2006 | 250-999 individuals | A3 |
| White-throated Magpie-jay Cyanocorax formosus | LC | resident | 2006 | 2,500-9,999 individuals | A3 |
| Bushy-crested Jay Cyanocorax melanocyaneus | LC | resident | 2006 | 10,000-19,999 individuals | A2, A3 |
| Black-capped Swallow Atticora pileata | LC | resident | 2006 | 50-249 individuals | A2, A3 |
| Banded Wren Thryophilus pleurostictus | LC | resident | 2006 | 250-999 individuals | A3 |
| Blue-and-white Mockingbird Melanotis hypoleucus | LC | resident | 2006 | 1,000-2,499 individuals | A2, A3 |
| Brown-backed Solitaire Myadestes occidentalis | LC | resident | 2006 | 2,500-9,999 individuals | A3 |
| Slate-colored Solitaire Myadestes unicolor | LC | resident | 2006 | 50-249 females | A3 |
| Black Thrush Turdus infuscatus | LC | resident | 2006 | 10,000-19,999 individuals | A3 |
| Rufous-collared Thrush Turdus rufitorques | LC | resident | 2006 | 10,000-19,999 individuals | A2, A3 |
| Grey Silky-flycatcher Ptiliogonys cinereus | LC | resident | 2006 | 1,000-2,499 individuals | A3 |
| Olive Warbler Peucedramus taeniatus | LC | resident | 2006 | 1,000-2,499 individuals | A3 |
| Blue-crowned Chlorophonia Chlorophonia occipitalis | LC | resident | 2006 | 1,000-2,499 individuals | A3 |
| Hooded Grosbeak Hesperiphona abeillei | LC | resident | 2006 | 250-999 individuals | A3 |
| Black-capped Siskin Spinus atriceps | LC | resident | 2006 | < 50 individuals | A2, A3 |
| Grey-crowned Ground-sparrow Melozone occipitalis | LC | resident | 2006 | 250-999 individuals | A2 |
| Crescent-chested Warbler Oreothlypis superciliosa | LC | resident | 2006 | 1,000-2,499 individuals | A3 |
| Golden-browed Warbler Basileuterus belli | LC | resident | 2006 | 20,000-49,999 individuals | A3 |
| Pink-headed Warbler Cardellina versicolor | LC | resident | 2006 | 10,000-19,999 individuals | A1, A2, A3 |
| Azure-rumped Tanager Tangara cabanisi | VU | resident | 2003 | 50-249 individuals | A1, A2, A3 |
| Cinnamon-bellied Flowerpiercer Diglossa baritula | LC | resident | 2006 | 2,500-9,999 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| - | Volcanes Santo Tomas y Zunil | Zona de Amortiguamiento | 5 |
| 1955 | El Baúl | Parque Nacional | <1 |
| 1956 | Volcán Santo Tomás | Zona de Veda Definitiva | 5 |
| 1956 | Volcán Zunil | Zona de Veda Definitiva | 3 |
| 1956 | Volcán Lacandón | Zona de Veda Definitiva | 4 |
| 1956 | Volcán Siete Orejas | Zona de Veda Definitiva | 2 |
| 1956 | Volcán Santiaguito | Zona de Veda Definitiva | 1 |
| 1956 | Volcán Santa María | Zona de Veda Definitiva | 1 |
| 1956 | Volcán Chicabal | Zona de Veda Definitiva | 1 |
| 1956 | Volcán Cerro Quemado | Zona de Veda Definitiva | <1 |
| 1956 | Volcán Cerro Quemado | Zona de Veda Definitiva | 1 |
| 1956 | Volcán Santiaguito | Zona de Veda Definitiva | 2 |
| 1956 | Volcán Siete Orejas | Zona de Veda Definitiva | 1 |
| 1956 | Volcán Santa María | Zona de Veda Definitiva | 2 |
| 1989 | Abaj Takalik | Area de Protección Especial | <1 |
| 1996 | Zunil | Parque Regional Municipal | 4 |
| 1997 | Dolores Hidalgo | Reserva Natural Privada | <1 |
| 1997 | Dolores Hidalgo | Private Nature Reserve | <1 |
| 1998 | Quetzaltenango - Saqbé | Parque Regional Municipal | 5 |
| 2002 | Ona | Reserva Natural Privada | 2 |
| 2002 | Buenos Aires | Reserva Natural Privada | <1 |
| 2002 | Buenos Aires | Private Nature Reserve | <1 |
| 2002 | Ona | Private Nature Reserve | 2 |
| 2004 | Las Nubes | Reserva Natural Privada | 1 |
| 2004 | Las Nubes | Private Nature Reserve | 1 |
| 2006 | Finca La Bohemia | Reserva Natural Privada | <1 |
| 2006 | La Bohemia | Private Nature Reserve | <1 |
| 2007 | La Rosita | Reserva Natural Privada | <1 |
| 2007 | Finca Asturias | Reserva Natural Privada | <1 |
| 2007 | El Caracol, Los Espinos, Mirasol y Tizate | Parque Regional Municipal | <1 |
| 2007 | El Caracol, Los Espinos, Mirasol y Tizate | Regional Park | <1 |
| 2007 | Finca Asturias | Private Nature Reserve | <1 |
| 2008 | Concepcion Chiquirichapa | Parque Regional Municipal | 1 |
| 2009 | Los Laureles | Reserva Natural Privada | <1 |
| 2009 | Finca Patrocinio | Reserva Natural Privada | <1 |
| 2012 | La Florida | Reserva Natural Privada | <1 |
| 2012 | Finca Comunitaria Loma Linda | Reserva Natural Privada | <1 |
| 2012 | Finca Comunitaria Magnolia Miramar | Reserva Natural Privada | <1 |
| 2014 | Altamira | Reserva Natural Privada | <1 |
| Habitat1 | Habitat detail | % of IBA |
|---|---|---|
| Artificial/Terrestrial | Improved pasture land, Forestry & agro-industrial plantations, Abandoned & fallow farmland, disturbed ground, Other urban & industrial areas, Perennial crops, orchards & groves | 67 |
| Forest | Montane broadleaf evergreen, Pine-oak, Tropical lowland evergreen | 27 |
| Shrubland | Second-growth & disturbed scrub | 4 |
| Rocky areas (eg. inland cliffs, mountain peaks) | Scree & boulders | 2 |
| Wetlands (inland) | Rivers | 1 |
| Land use | % of IBA |
|---|---|
| agriculture | 69 |
| nature conservation and research | 21 |
| rangeland/pastureland | 1 |
| urban/industrial/transport | 1 |
| hunting | major (>10) |
| forestry | minor (<10) |
| tourism/recreation | minor (<10) |
| water management | minor (<10) |
| not utilised | minor (<10) |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Santiaguito Volcano (Guatemala). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/santiaguito-volcano-iba-guatemala on 23/11/2024.