Rocha Lagoon (20825)
Uruguay, South America
Biodiversity elements triggering KBA criteria
| Taxonomic group | Scientific name | Common name | IUCN Red List category | Year | KBA criteria |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aves | Cygnus melancoryphus | Black-necked Swan | LC | 2008 | B1, D1a |
| Aves | Coscoroba coscoroba | Coscoroba Swan | LC | 2008 | D1a |
| Aves | Xolmis dominicanus | Black-and-white Monjita | VU | 2008 | A1d |
| Aves | Calidris subruficollis | Buff-breasted Sandpiper | NT | 2008 | B1, D1a |
Other species not triggering KBA criteria
| Taxonomic group | Scientific name | Common name | IUCN Red List Category | Year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aves | Limnoctites rectirostris | Straight-billed Reedhaunter | NT | 2008 | |
| Aves | Phoenicopterus chilensis | Chilean Flamingo | NT | 2008 | |
Recommended citation
Key Biodiversity Areas Partnership (2025) Key Biodiversity Areas factsheet: Rocha Lagoon. 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 Dec 13, 2025.