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close| Location | Chile, Región de Los Lagos |
| Central coordinates | 73o 37.09' West 41o 49.64' South |
| IBA criteria | A1, A4i |
| Area | 176 ha |
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| Year of IBA assessment | 2010 |
Ornithological information Área importante para la presencia de aves migratorias del hermisferio norte y zona austral del país.
Site description Gran bahía con fluctuaciones de mareas, suelos de sedimentos, vegetación de alga Gracillaria. Playas de arena y piedras.
Populations of IBA trigger species
| Species | Season | Period | Population estimate | Quality of estimate | IBA Criteria | IUCN Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black-necked Swan Cygnus melancoryphus | resident | 1990-2010 | 400 individuals | unknown | Least Concern | |
| Chilean Flamingo Phoenicopterus chilensis | winter | 1990-2010 | 400-600 individuals | unknown | A1 | Near Threatened |
| Hudsonian Godwit Limosa haemastica | winter | 1990-2010 | 9,000 individuals | unknown | A4i | Least Concern |
| Sanderling Calidris alba | non-breeding | 2006 | 1,500 individuals | unknown | Least Concern | |
| South American Tern Sterna hirundinacea | resident | 1990-2010 | 1,800 individuals | unknown | A4i | Least Concern |
Habitats
| IUCN habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Coastline | Intertidal mud, sand & salt flats; Shingle & stony beaches | major |
Protection status Area libre de caza
Acknowledgements Luis Espinosa, Andreas von Meyer, censos Wetlands International
References Luis Espinosa, Andreas von Meyer, censos Wetlands International
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Recommended citation BirdLife International (2013) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Santuario de las Aves Bahía de Caulín. Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 23/05/2013
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