Chimborazo (100265)
Ecuador, South America
Biodiversity elements triggering KBA criteria
| Taxonomic group | Scientific name | Common name | IUCN Red List category | Year | KBA criteria |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aves | Muscisaxicola alpinus | Plain-capped Ground-tyrant | LC | 2024 | B2 |
| Aves | Phalcoboenus carunculatus | Carunculated Caracara | LC | 2024 | B2 |
| Aves | Oreotrochilus chimborazo | Ecuadorian Hillstar | LC | 2024 | B2 |
Recommended citation
Key Biodiversity Areas Partnership (2026) Key Biodiversity Areas factsheet: Chimborazo. Extracted from the World Database of Key Biodiversity Areas. Developed by the Key Biodiversity Areas Partnership: BirdLife International, IUCN, American Bird Conservancy, Amphibian Survival Alliance, Conservation International, Critical Ecosystem Partnership Fund, Global Environment Facility, Re:wild, NatureServe, Rainforest Trust, Royal Society for the Protection of Birds, World Wildlife Fund and Wildlife Conservation Society. Downloaded from https://keybiodiversityareas.org/ on Apr 3, 2026.