Data Zone
The site was identified as important in 2007 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highland Guan Penelopina nigra | VU | resident | 2001 | 250-999 individuals | A1, A2 |
| Horned Guan Oreophasis derbianus | EN | resident | 2006 | < 50 individuals | A1, A2 |
| Ocellated Quail Cyrtonyx ocellatus | VU | resident | 2000 | < 50 individuals | A1, A2 |
| Green-throated Mountain-gem Lampornis viridipallens | LC | resident | 1999 | 2,500-9,999 individuals | A2 |
| Rufous Sabrewing Pampa rufa | LC | resident | 1999 | 250-999 individuals | A2 |
| Bushy-crested Jay Cyanocorax melanocyaneus | LC | resident | 1999 | 2,500-9,999 individuals | A2 |
| Azure-rumped Tanager Tangara cabanisi | VU | resident | 2003 | < 50 individuals | A1, A2 |
1. The current IUCN Red List category. The category at the time of the IBA criteria assessment (2007) may differ.
| Year | Protected Area | Designation | % overlap with IBA |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1956 | Volcán Tajumulco | Zona de Veda Definitiva | 9 |
| 1956 | Volcán Tacaná | Zona de Veda Definitiva | 2 |
| 1956 | Volcán San Antonio | Zona de Veda Definitiva | <1 |
| 1996 | Tewancarnero | Parque Regional Municipal | <1 |
| 2001 | Medio Día | Reserva Natural Privada | <1 |
| 2001 | Medio Día | Private Nature Reserve | <1 |
| 2005 | Manila | Reserva Natural Privada | <1 |
| 2005 | Manila | Private Nature Reserve | <1 |
| 2006 | Astillero Municipal de San Marcos | Parque Regional Municipal | 1 |
| 2006 | Astillero Municipal 1 y 2 de San Pedro Sacatepequez San Marcos | Parque Regional Municipal | <1 |
| 2006 | Astillero Municipal 1 y 2 de San Pedro Sacatepequez San Marcos | Regional Park | <1 |
| 2006 | Astillero Municipal de San Marcos | Regional Park | 1 |
| 2007 | Sibinal (Canjulá, Tacaná, Los Maijones y Tocapote) | Parque Regional Municipal | <1 |
| 2007 | La Igualdad | Reserva Natural Privada | <1 |
| 2010 | Astillero Municipal Esquipulas Palo Gordo | Parque Regional Municipal | 1 |
| 2010 | Astillero Municipal San Cristóbal Cucho | Parque Regional Municipal | <1 |
| 2010 | Astillero Municipal El Grande y Astillero Municipal Quiaquichum | Parque Regional Municipal | <1 |
| 2011 | Australia | Reserva Natural Privada | <1 |
| 2012 | La Igualdad | Reserva Natural Privada | <1 |
| 2012 | Villa Rosita | Reserva Natural Privada | <1 |
| 2015 | San Rafael Pié de la Cuesta | Parque Regional Municipal | <1 |
| Habitat1 | Habitat detail | % of IBA |
|---|---|---|
| Artificial/Terrestrial | Abandoned & fallow farmland, disturbed ground, Forestry & agro-industrial plantations, Improved pasture land, Other urban & industrial areas, Perennial crops, orchards & groves | 53 |
| Forest | Montane broadleaf evergreen, Pine-oak, Tropical lowland evergreen, Tropical coniferous | 23 |
| Shrubland | Second-growth & disturbed scrub | 16 |
| Grassland | Alpine & subalpine, Second-growth & grazed | 8 |
| Rocky areas (eg. inland cliffs, mountain peaks) | Scree & boulders | 1 |
| Wetlands (inland) | Rivers | 1 |
| Land use | % of IBA |
|---|---|
| agriculture | 68 |
| nature conservation and research | 12 |
| rangeland/pastureland | 7 |
| urban/industrial/transport | 1 |
| hunting | major (>10) |
| forestry | minor (<10) |
| not utilised | minor (<10) |
| tourism/recreation | minor (<10) |
| water management | minor (<10) |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Tacana - Tajumulco (Guatemala). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/tacana--tajumulco-iba-guatemala on 23/11/2024.