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 ('triggering') IBA criteria.
Populations meeting IBA criteria ('trigger species') at the site:| Species | Red List | Season (year/s of estimate) | Size | IBA criteria |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solitary Tinamou Tinamus solitarius | NT | resident (2001–2003) | < 50 birds | A1 |
| Black-fronted Piping-guan Pipile jacutinga | EN | resident (2001–2003) | < 50 birds | A1 |
| Saffron Toucanet Pteroglossus bailloni | NT | resident (2001–2003) | < 50 birds | A1 |
| Helmeted Woodpecker Celeus galeatus | VU | resident (2001–2003) | < 50 birds | A1 |
| Southern Bristle-tyrant Pogonotriccus eximius | NT | resident (2001–2003) | 50-249 birds | A1 |
| Blue Seedeater Amaurospiza moesta | LC | resident (2001–2003) | 50-249 birds | A1 |
| Year | Protected Area | Designation (management category) | % coverage of IBA |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Aguaray-mí | Reserva Privada (VI) | 6 |
| 1989 | Esperanza | Parque Provincial (II) | 2 |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Sierra Morena (Argentina). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/sierra-morena-iba-argentina on 22/12/2024.