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 IBA criteria.
Populations meeting IBA criteria ('key species') at the site:| Species | Red List | Season (year/s of estimate) | Size | IBA criteria |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honduran Emerald Amazilia luciae | VU | resident (2012–2017) | 100–1,000 adults | A1 |
| Habitat | % of IBA | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Artificial/Terrestrial | 50 | Arable land; Perennial crops, orchards & groves; Improved pasture land; Abandoned & fallow farmland, disturbed ground |
| Shrubland | 50 | Scrub; Riparian scrub & thickets; Arid lowland scrub |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2025) Important Bird Area factsheet: Tencoa (Honduras). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/tencoa-iba-honduras on 19/01/2025.