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) | 50-249 individuals | A1 |
| Year | Protected Area | Designation (management category) | % coverage of IBA |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | Quebrada de Cafayate | Reserva Natural Manejada (VI) | 43 |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2025) Important Bird Area factsheet: Sierras de Carahuasi (Argentina). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/sierras-de-carahuasi-iba-argentina on 10/01/2025.