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close| Location | Spain, Castilla y León,Extremadura |
| Central coordinates | 4o 55.00' West 40o 20.00' North |
| IBA criteria | B1i, B2, B3, C2, C6 |
| Area | 173,600 ha |
| Altitude | 400 - 2,592m |
| Year of IBA assessment | 2000 |
Ornithological information This is an important area for forest- and cliff-nesting raptors. Species of global conservation concern that do not meet IBA criteria: Aegypius monachus (3 resident pairs).
Site description A mountain range in the Sistema Central. The dominant vegetation-types are Quercus woodland, Pinus plantations, Genista and Cytisus scrub, and alpine grassland. Human activities include forestry, cattle-grazing in summer pastures, hunting and tourism.
Populations of IBA trigger species
| Species | Season | Period | Population estimate | Quality of estimate | IBA Criteria | IUCN Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black Stork Ciconia nigra | breeding | 1996 | 5 breeding pairs | medium | B1i, C2 | Least Concern |
| Red Kite Milvus milvus | resident | 1996 | 50 breeding pairs | medium | B3, C6 | Near Threatened |
| Black Kite Milvus migrans | breeding | 1996 | 100 breeding pairs | medium | B2, C6 | Least Concern |
| Spanish Imperial Eagle Aquila adalberti | resident | 1996 | 1 breeding pairs | medium | B2 | Vulnerable |
| Golden Eagle Aquila chrysaetos | resident | 1996 | 25-30 breeding pairs | medium | B2, C6 | Least Concern |
| Booted Eagle Hieraaetus pennatus | breeding | 1996 | 65 breeding pairs | medium | B2 | Least Concern |
| Eurasian Eagle-owl Bubo bubo | resident | 1996 | 25 breeding pairs | medium | B2, C6 | Least Concern |
Protected areas
| Protected area | Designation | Area (ha) | Relationship with IBA | Overlap with IBA (ha) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANDELARIO - ES4150006 | Birds Directive | 7,067 | protected area overlaps with site | 6,642 | |
| CANDELARIO - ES4150101 | Habitats Directive | 8,193 | protected area overlaps with site | 6,740 | |
| GRANADILLA - ES4320013 | Habitats Directive | 24,430 | protected area is adjacent to site | 0 | |
| Gredos | National Game Reserve | 22,815 | protected area contained by site | 22,815 |
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| PINAR DE HOYOCASERO - ES4110020 | Habitats Directive | 431 | protected area overlaps with site | 393 | |
| RIBERAS DEL RÍO ALBERCHE Y AFLUENTES - ES4110078 | Habitats Directive | 651 | protected area overlaps with site | 86 | |
| RIBERAS DEL RÍO TORMES Y AFLUENTES - ES4150085 | Habitats Directive | 1,834 | protected area is adjacent to site | 0 | |
| RIO TIETAR - ES4320031 | Habitats Directive | 6,227 | protected area overlaps with site | 359 | |
| RIO Y PINARES DEL TIETAR - ES0000427 | Birds Directive | 9,888 | protected area is adjacent to site | 0 | |
| Sierra de Gredos | Regional Park | 86,236 | protected area overlaps with site | 87,500 |
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| SIERRA DE GREDOS - ES4110002 | Birds Directive | 86,398 | protected area contained by site | 86,398 | |
| SIERRA DE GREDOS Y VALLE DEL JERTE - ES4320038 | Habitats Directive | 74,269 | protected area overlaps with site | 46,774 | |
| VALLE DEL TIÉTAR - ES0000184 | Birds Directive | 64,377 | protected area is adjacent to site | 0 | |
| VALLE DEL TIÉTAR - ES4110115 | Habitats Directive | 63,355 | protected area is adjacent to site | 0 |
Habitats
| IUCN habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | Alluvial and very wet forest; Broadleaved deciduous woodland; Broadleaved evergreen woodland; Mixed woodland; Native coniferous woodland | 40% |
| Shrubland | Scrub | 40% |
| Grassland | Alpine, subalpine and boreal grassland; Humid grasslands | 15% |
| Wetlands (inland) | Raised bogs; Rivers and streams; Standing freshwater | - |
| Rocky areas | Scree & boulders | - |
| Artificial landscapes (terrestrial) | Arable land; Forestry plantations; Highly improved re-seeded landscapes; Perennial crops, orchards and groves | 5% |
Land use
| Land-use | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|
| forestry | 26% |
| hunting | 26% |
| water management | - |
Management considerations Building, an increase in the number of roads, inappropriate forestry management, hunting, and scrub burning are threats to the site. The use of poison baits is deleteriously affecting raptors.
Protection status National Partial International None87,500 ha of IBA covered by Regional Park (Sierra de Gredos, 87,717 ha). 22,815 ha of IBA covered by National Game Reserve (Sierra de Gredos, 22,815 ha).
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Recommended citation BirdLife International (2013) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Gredos and Candelario mountain ranges. Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 18/06/2013
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