Data Zone
The site was identified as internationally important for bird conservation 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 List | Season (year/s of estimate) | Size | IBA criteria |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highland Guan Penelopina nigra | VU | resident (2022) | 30–100 birds | A1 |
| Chimney Swift Chaetura pelagica | VU | passage (2022) | 30–40 birds | A1 |
| Keel-billed Motmot Electron carinatum | VU | resident (2016–2022) | min 30 birds | A1 |
| Yellow-headed Amazon Amazona oratrix | EN | resident (2020) | 30–80 adults | A1 |
| Year | Protected Area | Designation (management category) | % coverage of IBA |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1959 | Cusuco | Parque Nacional (II) | 42 |
| Habitat | % of IBA | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | major (>10) | Elfin; Tropical coniferous; Tropical semi-evergreen |
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 23/12/2024.