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close| Location | Spain, Castilla y León |
| Central coordinates | 6o 15.00' West 41o 25.00' North |
| IBA criteria | B1i, B1iii, B2, C2, C6 |
| Area | 53,000 ha |
| Altitude | 500 - 823m |
| Year of IBA assessment | 2000 |
Ornithological information This is an important site for cliff-nesting raptors and breeding Ciconia nigra.
Site description An area of granitic cliffs along the River Duero. The slopes covered in Quercus woodland, sclerophyllous scrub and grassland. The main human activities are arable cultivation and livestock-farming.
Populations of IBA trigger species
| Species | Season | Period | Population estimate | Quality of estimate | IBA Criteria | IUCN Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black Stork Ciconia nigra | breeding | 1996 | 8 breeding pairs | good | B1i, C2, C6 | Least Concern |
| Peregrine Falcon Falco peregrinus | resident | 1996 | 10 breeding pairs | good | C6 | Least Concern |
| Red Kite Milvus milvus | resident | 1996 | 11-16 breeding pairs | good | C6 | Near Threatened |
| Egyptian Vulture Neophron percnopterus | resident | 1996 | 58 breeding pairs | good | B1iii, B2, C2, C6 | Endangered |
| Golden Eagle Aquila chrysaetos | resident | 1996 | 11-12 breeding pairs | good | B2, C6 | Least Concern |
| Bonelli's Eagle Aquila fasciatus | resident | 1996 | 7 breeding pairs | good | B2, C6 | Least Concern |
| Eurasian Eagle-owl Bubo bubo | resident | 1992 | 15 breeding pairs | good | C6 | Least Concern |
Protected areas
| Protected area | Designation | Area (ha) | Relationship with IBA | Overlap with IBA (ha) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARRIBES DEL DUERO - ES0000118 | Birds Directive | 107,042 | protected area overlaps with site | 37,458 | |
| ARRIBES DEL DUERO - ES4150096 | Habitats Directive | 106,398 | protected area overlaps with site | 38,568 | |
| CAÑONES DEL DUERO - ES0000206 | Birds Directive | 17,374 | protected area overlaps with site | 1,062 | |
| CAÑONES DEL DUERO - ES4190102 | Habitats Directive | 13,611 | protected area is adjacent to site | 0 |
Habitats
| IUCN habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | Broadleaved evergreen woodland; Native coniferous woodland | 30% |
| Shrubland | Scrub | 10% |
| Grassland | Dry siliceous grassland | 10% |
| Rocky areas | Inland cliffs | 10% |
| Artificial landscapes (terrestrial) | Arable land | 25% |
Land use
| Land-use | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|
| agriculture | 55% |
| urban/industrial/transport | - |
Management considerations The main threats are from the abandonment of traditional land-use and disturbance along the river from recreational activities.
Protection status National None International Partial16,000 ha of IBA covered by Special Protection Area (Arribes del Duero, 86,000 ha).
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Recommended citation BirdLife International (2013) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Arribes del Duero-Fermoselle. Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 18/06/2013
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