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 IBA criteria.
Populations meeting IBA criteria ('key species') at the site:| Species | Red List | Season (year/s of estimate) | Size | IBA criteria |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andean Condor Vultur gryphus | VU | resident (2001–2003) | < 50 individuals | A1 |
| White-tailed Shrike-tyrant Agriornis albicauda | VU | breeding (2001–2003) | < 50 breeding pairs | A1 |
| Year | Protected Area | Designation (management category) | % coverage of IBA |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Las Yungas | UNESCO-MAB Biosphere Reserve (UA) | 100 |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2025) Important Bird Area factsheet: Sierra de Zenta (Argentina). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/sierra-de-zenta-iba-argentina on 10/01/2025.