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close| Location | Spain, Castilla y León,País Vasco |
| Central coordinates | 3o 4.00' West 43o 1.00' North |
| IBA criteria | B1iii, B2, C2, C6 |
| Area | 20,000 ha |
| Altitude | 260 - 1,187m |
| Year of IBA assessment | 2000 |
Ornithological information This is an important site for cliff-nesting birds.
Site description A mountain range with cliffs, large expanses of scrub and grassland, a few Fagus and Quercus woodlands and Pinus plantations. The area is used for livestock-farming and hunting.
Populations of IBA trigger species
| Species | Season | Period | Population estimate | Quality of estimate | IBA Criteria | IUCN Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peregrine Falcon Falco peregrinus | resident | 1996 | 6 breeding pairs | medium | C6 | Least Concern |
| Egyptian Vulture Neophron percnopterus | breeding | 1992 | 5-7 breeding pairs | medium | C6 | Endangered |
| Griffon Vulture Gyps fulvus | breeding | 1997 | 85-110 breeding pairs | medium | B1iii, B2, C2, C6 | Least Concern |
| Red-billed Chough Pyrrhocorax pyrrhocorax | breeding | 1997 | 400-550 breeding pairs | medium | B2, C2, C6 | Least Concern |
Protected areas
| Protected area | Designation | Area (ha) | Relationship with IBA | Overlap with IBA (ha) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arkamo-Gibijo-Arrastaria - ES2110004 | Habitats Directive | 11,538 | protected area overlaps with site | 1,190 | |
| BOSQUES DEL VALLE DE MENA - ES4120049 | Habitats Directive | 6,481 | protected area overlaps with site | 2,475 | |
| MONTE SANTIAGO - ES4120028 | Birds Directive | 2,537 | protected area overlaps with site | 1,734 | |
| Salvada Mendilerroa / Sierra Salvada - ES0000244 | Birds Directive | 3,837 | protected area contained by site | 3,837 |
Local conservation groups The local conservation group below is working to support conservation at this IBA.
| Name | Year formed |
|---|---|
| Mendiko Lagunak, de Amurrio | 0 |
Habitats
| IUCN habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | Broadleaved deciduous woodland; Mixed woodland; Native coniferous woodland | 40% |
| Shrubland | Heathland | 20% |
| Grassland | Alpine, subalpine and boreal grassland; Humid grasslands | 20% |
| Caves | Caves | - |
| Artificial landscapes (terrestrial) | Forestry plantations; Highly improved re-seeded landscapes; Ruderal land | 15% |
| Rocky areas | Inland cliffs | - |
Land use
| Land-use | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|
| agriculture | 50% |
| forestry | 25% |
| hunting | 80% |
| tourism/recreation | 20% |
Management considerations The main threats are from intensive forest management, overgrazing in the Fagus forest and hunting. There is a project to erect 40 wind-farms in the site. The pressure from recreational activities is increasing.
Protection status National None International None
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Recommended citation BirdLife International (2013) Important Bird Areas factsheet: La Losa-Orduña (Salvada mountain range). Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 20/06/2013
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