GT012
Sierra de las Minas - Motagua


IBA Justification

The site was identified as internationally important for bird conservation 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 List Season (year/s of estimate) Size IBA criteria
Highland Guan Penelopina nigra VU resident (1999–2007) 2,500-9,999 birds A1, A2, A3
Horned Guan Oreophasis derbianus EN resident (2007) 50-249 birds A1, A2, A3
White-faced Quail-Dove Zentrygon albifacies LC resident (1999–2007) 1,000-2,499 birds A3
Green-throated Mountain-gem Lampornis viridipallens LC resident (1999–2007) 50,000-99,999 birds A2, A3
Amethyst-throated Mountain-gem Lampornis amethystinus LC resident (1999) 100,000-499,999 birds A3
Garnet-throated Hummingbird Lamprolaima rhami LC resident (1999) 50,000-99,999 birds A3
Wine-throated Hummingbird Selasphorus ellioti LC resident (1999) 250-999 birds A2, A3
White-eared Hummingbird Basilinna leucotis LC resident (1999) 10,000-19,999 birds A3
Emerald-chinned Hummingbird Abeillia abeillei LC resident (1999) 1,000-2,499 birds A3
Lesser Ground-cuckoo Morococcyx erythropygus LC resident (2004) 250-999 birds A3
Fulvous Owl Strix fulvescens LC resident (1999) 1,000-2,499 birds A2, A3
Mountain Trogon Trogon mexicanus LC resident (1999) 10,000-19,999 birds A3
Blue-throated Motmot Aspatha gularis LC resident (1999) 1,000-2,499 birds A2, A3
Russet-crowned Motmot Momotus mexicanus LC resident (2004) 2,500-9,999 birds A3
Keel-billed Motmot Electron carinatum VU resident (1997) < 50 birds A1
Orange-fronted Parakeet Eupsittula canicularis VU resident (2004) 250-999 birds A3
Red-throated Parakeet Psittacara rubritorquis LC resident (2004) 250-999 birds A2, A3
Buff-breasted Flycatcher Empidonax fulvifrons LC resident (1999) 250-999 birds A3
Greater Pewee Contopus pertinax LC resident (2004) 250-999 birds A3
Nutting's Flycatcher Myiarchus nuttingi LC resident (2004) 250-999 birds A3
Black-throated Jay Cyanolyca pumilo LC resident (1999) 10,000-19,999 birds A3
Unicolored Jay Aphelocoma unicolor LC resident (1999) 10,000-19,999 birds A3
White-throated Magpie-jay Cyanocorax formosus LC resident (2004) 2,500-9,999 birds A3
Bushy-crested Jay Cyanocorax melanocyaneus LC resident (1999) 50,000-99,999 birds A2, A3
Black-capped Swallow Atticora pileata LC resident (1999) 250-999 birds A2, A3
Rufous-browed Wren Troglodytes rufociliatus LC resident (1999) 50,000-99,999 birds A2, A3
Banded Wren Thryophilus pleurostictus LC resident (2004) 250-999 birds A3
Blue-and-white Mockingbird Melanotis hypoleucus LC resident (1999) 10,000-19,999 birds A2, A3
Brown-backed Solitaire Myadestes occidentalis LC resident (1999) 20,000-49,999 birds A3
Slate-colored Solitaire Myadestes unicolor LC resident (1999–2007) 20,000-49,999 birds A3
Black Thrush Turdus infuscatus LC resident (1999) 50,000-99,999 birds A3
Rufous-collared Thrush Turdus rufitorques LC resident (1999) 2,500-9,999 birds A2, A3
Grey Silky-flycatcher Ptiliogonys cinereus LC resident (1999) 1,000-2,499 birds A3
Olive Warbler Peucedramus taeniatus LC resident (1999) 1,000-2,499 birds A3
Blue-crowned Chlorophonia Chlorophonia occipitalis LC resident (1999) 2,500-9,999 birds A3
Crescent-chested Warbler Oreothlypis superciliosa LC resident (1999) 2,500-9,999 birds A3
Golden-cheeked Warbler Setophaga chrysoparia EN winter (2000) 1,000-2,499 birds A1
Golden-browed Warbler Basileuterus belli LC resident (1999) 50,000-99,999 birds A3
Pink-headed Warbler Cardellina versicolor LC resident (1999) 2,500-9,999 birds A1, A2, A3
Painted Whitestart Myioborus pictus LC resident (1999) 2,500-9,999 birds A3
Cinnamon-bellied Flowerpiercer Diglossa baritula LC resident (1999) 50,000-99,999 birds A3

IBA Protection

Year Protected Area Designation (management category) % coverage of IBA
- Sierra de las Minas Buffer Zone (VI) -
1956 Santa Rosalía Zona de Veda Definitiva (-) -
1977 Mario Dary Rivera Biotopo Protegido (II) <1
1990 Sierra de las Minas UNESCO-MAB Biosphere Reserve (VI) 56
1990 Sierra de las Minas Biosphere Reserve (VI) 56
1996 Bocas del Polochic Refugio de Vida Silvestre (III) 5
2001 Santa Rosa y Llano Largo Reserva Natural Privada (V) <1
2001 Cerro Verde Reserva Natural Privada (V) <1
2001 Posada Montaña del Quetzal Reserva Natural Privada (V) <1
2001 Ram Tzul Reserva Natural Privada (V) <1
2001 Hacienda Pastores Reserva Natural Privada (V) <1
2001 El Ciruelo, Country Delight Reserva Natural Privada (V) <1
2001 Ram Tzul Private Nature Reserve (V) -
2001 Posada Montaña del Quetzal Private Nature Reserve (V) -
2001 Montebello Private Nature Reserve (V) -
2001 El Ciruelo, Country Delight Private Nature Reserve (V) -
2001 Santa Rosa y Llano Largo Private Nature Reserve (V) -
2001 Hacienda Pastores Private Nature Reserve (V) -
2001 Cerro Verde Private Nature Reserve (V) -
2003 Niño Dormido Parque Regional Municipal (IV) <1
2003 Niño Dormido Regional Park (IV) -
2004 Las Flores Reserva Natural Privada (V) <1
2004 Las Flores Private Nature Reserve (-) -
2005 Cerro de Jesús Parque Regional Municipal (IV) <1
2005 Monte Alto Reserva Natural Privada (V) <1
2005 Cerro de Jesús Regional Park (V) -
2005 Monte Alto Private Nature Reserve (V) -
2006 Concepción Reserva Natural Privada (V) 1
2006 Luisiana Reserva Natural Privada (V) 1
2006 Lote 8 Reserva Natural Privada (V) <1
2006 Lote 6 Reserva Natural Privada (V) <1
2006 Lote 10 Reserva Natural Privada (V) <1
2006 Lote 9 Reserva Natural Privada (V) <1
2006 La Palmilla Reserva Natural Privada (V) <1
2006 Montaña Larga Reserva Natural Privada (V) <1
2006 Lote 11 Reserva Natural Privada (V) <1
2006 El Bosque Reserva Natural Privada (V) <1
2006 San Isidro Reserva Natural Privada (V) <1
2006 Las Nubes Reserva Natural Privada (V) <1
2006 Pataxte Reserva Natural Privada (V) <1
2006 Los Alpes Reserva Natural Privada (V) <1
2006 Río Zarco Chiquito Reserva Natural Privada (V) <1
2006 Finca Fernando Paiz Reserva Natural Privada (V) <1
2006 Antigua Estancia de los Leones Reserva Natural Privada (V) <1
2006 Lo de China Parque Regional Municipal (IV) <1
2006 Chabiland Cerro Reserva Natural Privada (V) <1
2006 Selempin Reserva Natural Privada (V) <1
2006 Biotopín Reserva Natural Privada (V) <1
2006 El Roble Reserva Natural Privada (V) <1
2006 El Naranjo Reserva Natural Privada (V) <1
2006 Lote 10 Private Nature Reserve (V) -
2006 Los Alpes Private Nature Reserve (V) -
2006 Biotopín Private Nature Reserve (V) -
2006 Lote 9 Private Nature Reserve (V) -
2006 Las Nubes Private Nature Reserve (V) -
2006 Antigua Estancia de los Leones Private Nature Reserve (V) -
2006 La Palmilla Private Nature Reserve (V) -
2006 Lo de China Regional Park (IV) -
2006 Finca Fernando Paiz Private Nature Reserve (V) -
2006 Selempin Private Nature Reserve (V) -
2006 El Roble Private Nature Reserve (V) -
2006 Río Zarco Chiquito Private Nature Reserve (V) -
2006 Peña de Angel Private Nature Reserve (V) -
2006 El Naranjo Private Nature Reserve (V) -
2006 Pataxte Private Nature Reserve (V) -
2006 San Isidro Private Nature Reserve (V) -
2006 El Bosque Private Nature Reserve (V) -
2006 Montaña Larga Private Nature Reserve (V) -
2006 Concepción Private Nature Reserve (V) -
2006 Luisiana Private Nature Reserve (V) -
2006 Lote 8 Private Nature Reserve (V) -
2006 Lote 11 Private Nature Reserve (V) -
2006 Lote 6 Private Nature Reserve (V) -
2006 Chabiland Cerro Private Nature Reserve (V) -
2007 Hacienda Los Jose Luises Reserva Natural Privada (V) <1
2007 Chajmaik Reserva Natural Privada (V) <1
2007 Chabiland Esquina Reserva Natural Privada (V) <1
2007 El Risco Reserva Natural Privada (V) <1
2007 Hacienda Los José Luises Private Nature Reserve (V) -
2007 Canjulá-Tocapote-Los Maijones Regional Park (IV) -
2007 Chajmaik Private Nature Reserve (V) -
2008 Los Hornos Reserva Natural Privada (V) <1
2008 La Joya Reserva Natural Privada (V) <1
2008 Finca Pujol fraccion E Reserva Natural Privada (V) <1
2008 El Pujol fraccion C Reserva Natural Privada (V) <1
2008 El Pujol Fracción B Reserva Natural Privada (V) <1
2008 Saq Ha Reserva Natural Privada (V) <1
2010 Karnac Reserva Natural Privada (V) <1
2010 Tres Marías Reserva Natural Privada (V) <1
2010 Río Colorado Reserva Natural Privada (V) <1
2013 Llano de la Negra Reserva Natural Privada (V) <1
2013 Rincón del Zope Reserva Natural Privada (V) <1
2015 El Aguacate Reserva Natural Privada (V) <1
2015 Portal de las Minas Reserva Natural Privada (V) <1
2015 El Roblar Reserva Natural Privada (V) <1
2017 Parque Regional Municipal Cerro Grande Parque Regional Municipal (IV) <1

Habitats

Habitat % of IBA Habitat detail
Forest 38 Gallery & riparian; Montane broadleaf evergreen; Pine-oak; Tropical lowland evergreen
Shrubland 38 Arid lowland scrub; Second-growth & disturbed scrub
Artificial/Terrestrial 20 Abandoned & fallow farmland, disturbed ground; Forestry & agro-industrial plantations; Improved pasture land; Other urban & industrial areas; Perennial crops, orchards & groves
Grassland 2 Second-growth & grazed
Wetlands (inland) 1 Rivers

Land use

Land use % of IBA
nature conservation and research 57
agriculture 19
rangeland/pastureland 3
urban/industrial/transport 1
hunting major (>10)
energy production and mining minor (<10)
fisheries/aquaculture minor (<10)
not utilised minor (<10)
tourism/recreation minor (<10)
water management minor (<10)

Land ownership
State, communal, and private.


Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Sierra de las Minas - Motagua (Guatemala). Downloaded from https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/sierra-de-las-minas--motagua-iba-guatemala on 23/12/2024.