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close| Location | Nicaragua, Región Autónoma del Atlántico Sur (RAAS) |
| Central coordinates | 83o 56.22' West 11o 48.87' North |
| IBA criteria | A1 |
| Area | 291,461 ha |
| Altitude | 0 - 550m |
| Year of IBA assessment | 2007 |
Site description La Reserva del Cerro Silva se ubica al sureste de Nicaragua y contiene ecosistemas costeros, humedales y bosque tropical. Y representa una de las zonas menos perturbada de Mesoamérica. El área forma parte del Corredor Biológico del Atlántico, por lo que tiene gran importancia regional y nacional. Es importante mencionar el valor del hábitat para los indios ramas. Los bosques lluviosos y otros ambientes del sudeste de Nicaragua son biológicamente ricos y la región se ha identificado como uno de las prioridades de conservación en Centroamérica.
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 | resident | 2000-2006 | - | unknown | A1 | Vulnerable |
| Great Green Macaw Ara ambiguus | unknown | 2000-2006 | - | unknown | A1 | Endangered |
| Yellow-naped Amazon Amazona auropalliata | unknown | 2000-2006 | - | - | Vulnerable | |
| White-collared Manakin Manacus candei | unknown | 2000-2006 | - | - | Least Concern | |
| Black-throated Wren Thryothorus atrogularis | unknown | 2000-2006 | - | - | Least Concern | |
| Montezuma Oropendola Psarocolius montezuma | unknown | 2000-2006 | - | - | Least Concern | |
| Nicaraguan Seed-finch Oryzoborus nuttingi | unknown | 2000-2006 | - | - | Least Concern | |
| Crimson-collared Tanager Ramphocelus sanguinolentus | unknown | 2000-2006 | - | - | Least Concern | |
| Scarlet-rumped Tanager Ramphocelus passerinii | unknown | 2000-2006 | - | - | Least Concern | |
| Black-faced Grosbeak Caryothraustes poliogaster | unknown | 2000-2006 | - | - | Least Concern |
Protected areas
| Protected area | Designation | Area (ha) | Relationship with IBA | Overlap with IBA (ha) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cerro Silva | National Resource/s Reserve | 291,461 | is identical to site | 291,461 |
Habitats
| IUCN habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | Mangrove; Montane broadleaf evergreen; Second-growth & disturbed | 98% |
| Wetlands (inland) | Freshwater marshes & swamps | 1% |
| Other | 1% |
Land use
| Land-use | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|
| nature conservation and research | major |
| rangeland/pastureland | major |
| Notes: Ganaderia | |
Other biodiversity Existen especies de mamíferos amenazados como el Tapir (Tapirus biardii) Jaguar (Pantera onca) y Caluromys derbianus, categorizado como VULNERABLE según UICN y de igual manera es una importante según GEF, para el corredor Biológico del Atlántico. Importante sitio arqueológico.
References Proyecto MARENA-CBA/BRLi/VEGA/WCS, Elaboración de Planes de Manejo de las Áreas Protegidas de CerroSilva, Cayos miskitos y Wawashan.
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Recommended citation BirdLife International (2013) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Silva Hill. Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 23/05/2013
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