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) | min 30 birds | A1 |
| Ocellated Quail Cyrtonyx ocellatus | VU | resident (2023) | 30–80 birds | A1 |
| Golden-cheeked Warbler Setophaga chrysoparia | EN | winter (2023) | 15–60 birds | A1 |
| Habitat | % of IBA | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Artificial/Terrestrial | 60 | Forestry & agro-industrial plantations; Abandoned & fallow farmland, disturbed ground; Perennial crops, orchards & groves |
| Forest | 40 | Montane broadleaf evergreen; Pine; Pine-oak |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Sierra Lenca (Honduras). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/sierra-lenca-iba-honduras on 23/12/2024.