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close| Location | Nicaragua, Jinotega,Región Autónoma del Atlántico Norte (RAAN) |
| Central coordinates | 85o 39.30' West 13o 16.70' North |
| IBA criteria | A1 |
| Area | 11,813 ha |
| Altitude | 600 - 1,750m |
| Year of IBA assessment | 2007 |
Ornithological information No existen estudios ornitologicos.
Site description El macizo de Peñas Blancas, un conjunto de cerros que se elevan unos 1,750 metros de altura sobre el nivel del mar, se encuentra ubicado al este-noreste de las ciudades de Matagalpa y Jinotega en el límite entre ambos departamentos. Forma parte de la llamada "cordillera Isabelia", una alineación de cumbres que sirve de línea divisoria entre los afluentes de los ríos Bocay y Coco y los afluentes del río Tuma. Daso a su aislamiento y altura presenta las condiciones para albergar espcies endemicas
Populations of IBA trigger species
| Species | Season | Period | Population estimate | Quality of estimate | IBA Criteria | IUCN Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plain Chachalaca Ortalis vetula | unknown | 2000-2006 | - | - | Least Concern | |
| Great Curassow Crax rubra | breeding | 2000-2006 | - | unknown | A1 | Vulnerable |
| Green-breasted Mountain-gem Lampornis sybillae | unknown | 2000-2006 | - | - | Least Concern | |
| Resplendent Quetzal Pharomachrus mocinno | unknown | 2000-2006 | - | unknown | A1 | Near Threatened |
| Three-wattled Bellbird Procnias tricarunculatus | unknown | 2000-2006 | - | unknown | A1 | Vulnerable |
| Montezuma Oropendola Psarocolius montezuma | unknown | 2000-2006 | - | - | Least Concern | |
| White-eared Ground-sparrow Melozone leucotis | resident | 2007 | - | - | Least Concern | |
| Yellow-crowned Euphonia Euphonia luteicapilla | unknown | 2000-2006 | - | - | Least Concern |
Protected areas
| Protected area | Designation | Area (ha) | Relationship with IBA | Overlap with IBA (ha) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Macizo de Penas Blancas | Nature Reserve | 11,813 | is identical to site | 11,813 |
Habitats
| IUCN habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | Montane broadleaf evergreen; Second-growth & disturbed | 63% |
| Artificial landscapes (terrestrial) | Abandoned & fallow farmland, disturbed ground; Arable land | 35% |
| Other | 2% |
Land use
| Land-use | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|
| nature conservation and research | major |
| agriculture | minor |
References Lista de aves de la reserva natural Peñas Blancas elaborado por francisco Muñoz UCA Miraflor Estelí. FUNDENIC. 1997. Evaluación y Redefinición del Sistema de Areas Protegidas.
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Recommended citation BirdLife International (2013) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Peñas Blancas Massif. Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 24/05/2013
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