Norte del Golfo San Jorge (19483)
Argentina, South America
Biodiversity elements triggering KBA criteria
| Taxonomic group | Scientific name | Common name | IUCN Red List category | Year | KBA criteria |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aves | Macronectes giganteus | Southern Giant Petrel | LC | 2016 | D1a |
| Aves | Tachyeres leucocephalus | White-headed Steamerduck | VU | 2016 | A1b, D1a |
| Aves | Larus atlanticus | Olrog's Gull | NT | 2016 | D1a |
| Aves | Spheniscus magellanicus | Magellanic Penguin | NT | 2016 | B1, D1a |
Other species not triggering KBA criteria
| Taxonomic group | Scientific name | Common name | IUCN Red List Category | Year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aves | Phoenicopterus chilensis | Chilean Flamingo | NT | 2008 | |
| Aves | Rhea pennata | NT | 2008 | | |
Recommended citation
Key Biodiversity Areas Partnership (2026) Key Biodiversity Areas factsheet: Norte del Golfo San Jorge. 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 Feb 20, 2026.