Data Zone
The site was identified as important in 2022 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 | 2012-2023 | min 30 individuals | A1 |
| Great Curassow Crax rubra | VU | resident | 2021 | 30 individuals | A1 |
| Resplendent Quetzal Pharomachrus mocinno | NT | resident | 2016 | 30-40 individuals | B1a |
| Keel-billed Motmot Electron carinatum | VU | resident | 2019 | min 30 individuals | A1 |
| Three-wattled Bellbird Procnias tricarunculatus | VU | resident | 2021-2022 | 21-40 adults | A1 |
1. The current IUCN Red List category. The category at the time of the IBA criteria assessment (2022) may differ.
| Year | Protected Area | Designation | % overlap with IBA |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Sierra de Agalta | Parque Nacional | 100 |
| Habitat1 | Habitat detail | % of IBA |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | Elfin, Tropical coniferous, Tropical semi-evergreen | major (>10) |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Sierra de Agalta (Honduras). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/sierra-de-agalta-iba-honduras on 23/11/2024.