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 | 2022 | 30-100 individuals | A1 |
| Chimney Swift Chaetura pelagica | VU | passage | 2022 | 30-40 individuals | A1 |
| Keel-billed Motmot Electron carinatum | VU | resident | 2016-2022 | min 30 individuals | A1 |
| Yellow-headed Amazon Amazona oratrix | EN | resident | 2020 | 30-80 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1959 | Cusuco | Parque Nacional | 42 |
| 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 Omoa - Cusuco (Honduras). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/sierra-de-omoa--cusuco-iba-honduras on 23/11/2024.