North Ravines and Grasslands (23552)
Uruguay, South America
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Global KBA criteria: A1b, A1d, A1e
Year of last assessment: 2023
National site name: Quebradas y Pastizales del Norte
Central coordinates: Latitude: -31.3585, Longitude: -55.7288
System: terrestrial, freshwater
Area of KBA (km2): 5956.95803
Protected area coverage (%): 4.85
KBA classification: Global
Legacy site: Yes
Site details
Site description: Extensive area of broken relief that is located in the north of Uruguay, in the departments of Rivera and Tacuarembó. The predominant environments are ravine forests, grasslands and wetlands. The main land uses are afforestation and extensive cattle ranching. Currently, the protection of the site is partial, meaning a very insignificant proportion of the area.
Rationale for qualifying as KBA: This site contains the entire known populations of the amphibian Melanophryniscus lagonei and the plant Parodia nothorauschii. Two species of Vulnerable bird species, the Sharp-tailed Tyrant and the Saffron-cowled Blackbird, meet threatened species criteria.
Manageability of the site: Site was validated as an IBA/KBA in 2008 by BirdLife Partners. A rationale on manageability is not available.
Delineation rationale: Site was validated as an IBA/KBA in 2008 by BirdLife Partners. A rationale on delineation is not available.
Habitats
| IUCN Habitat | Coverage % | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | 50 | |
| Grassland | 50 |