Data Zone
The site was identified as internationally important for bird conservation in 2004 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chestnut-breasted Partridge Arborophila mandellii | NT | resident (2002) | present | A1, A2, A3 |
| Wood Snipe Gallinago nemoricola | VU | breeding (2002) | present | A1, A3 |
| Rufous-necked Hornbill Aceros nipalensis | VU | resident (2002) | present | A1 |
| Year | Protected Area | Designation (management category) | % coverage of IBA |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | Torsa | Strict Nature Reserve (Ia) | 100 |
| Habitat | % of IBA | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | - | Montane broadleaf evergreen forest (mont temp); Montane broadleaf deciduous forest (mont temp); Montane coniferous forest (mont temp/subtrop) |
| Grassland | - | Alpine and subalpine grassland |
| Shrubland | - | Subalpine and alpine scrub |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Toorsa Strict Nature Reserve (Bhutan). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/toorsa-strict-nature-reserve-iba-bhutan on 23/12/2024.