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 ('triggering') IBA criteria.
Populations meeting IBA criteria ('trigger species') at the site:| Species | Red List | Season (year/s of estimate) | Size | IBA criteria |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wedge-tailed Hillstar Oreotrochilus adela | LC | breeding (2001–2003) | 50-249 birds | A1, A2 |
| Andean Condor Vultur gryphus | VU | resident (2001–2003) | < 50 birds | A1 |
| Citron-headed Yellow-finch Sicalis luteocephala | LC | resident (2001–2003) | present | A2 |
| Grey-bellied Flowerpiercer Diglossa carbonaria | LC | resident (2001–2003) | present | A2 |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Yavi y Yavi Chico (Argentina). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/yavi-y-yavi-chico-iba-argentina on 22/12/2024.