Data Zone
The site was identified as important 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 List1 | Season | Year(s) | Size | IBA criteria |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rhea tarapacensis | NR | resident | 2001-2003 | 50-249 individuals | A1 |
| Chilean Flamingo Phoenicopterus chilensis | NT | resident | 2001-2003 | 190-200 individuals | A1 |
| Andean Flamingo Phoenicoparrus andinus | VU | breeding | 2001-2003 | 460 individuals | A1, A4i |
| Horned Coot Fulica cornuta | NT | breeding | 2001-2003 | < 50 individuals | A1 |
| Andean Condor Vultur gryphus | VU | resident | 2001-2003 | < 50 individuals | A1 |
1. The current IUCN Red List category. The category at the time of the IBA criteria assessment (2008) may differ.
| Year | Protected Area | Designation | % overlap with IBA |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Los Andes | Reserva Natural de Fauna Silvestre | 80 |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Socompá-Llullaillaco (Argentina). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/socompá-llullaillaco-iba-argentina on 22/11/2024.