Data Zone
The site was identified as internationally important for bird conservation 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 List | Season (year/s of estimate) | Size | IBA criteria |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Rhea Rhea americana | NT | resident (2001–2003) | 50-249 birds | A1 |
| Yellow Cardinal Gubernatrix cristata | EN | resident (2001–2003) | < 50 birds | A1 |
| Marsh Seedeater Sporophila palustris | EN | resident (2001–2003) | < 50 birds | A1 |
| Year | Protected Area | Designation (management category) | % coverage of IBA |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | El Gato y Lomas Limpias | Reserva de Uso Múltiple (VI) | 17 |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Selva de Montiel (Argentina). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/selva-de-montiel-iba-argentina on 22/12/2024.