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close| Location | Spain, Castilla y León |
| Central coordinates | 2o 30.00' West 41o 20.00' North |
| IBA criteria | B1iii, B2, C2, C6 |
| Area | 45,300 ha |
| Altitude | 987 - 1,361m |
| Year of IBA assessment | 2000 |
Ornithological information This is an important breeding area for cliff-nesting raptors, particularly Gyps fulvus and Neophron percnopterus.
Site description A rugged landscape with many small gorges, small Quercus and Juniperus woods, scrub and arable cultivation. The main human activities are sheep-grazing and forestry.
Populations of IBA trigger species
| Species | Season | Period | Population estimate | Quality of estimate | IBA Criteria | IUCN Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Egyptian Vulture Neophron percnopterus | breeding | 1994 | 12-13 breeding pairs | good | B2 | Endangered |
| Griffon Vulture Gyps fulvus | resident | 1995 | 148 breeding pairs | good | B1iii, B2, C2, C6 | Least Concern |
| Eurasian Eagle-owl Bubo bubo | resident | 1995 | 8-11 breeding pairs | good | C6 | Least Concern |
Protected areas
| Protected area | Designation | Area (ha) | Relationship with IBA | Overlap with IBA (ha) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ALTOS DE BARAHONA - ES0000203 | Birds Directive | 42,899 | protected area is adjacent to site | 0 | |
| ALTOS DE BARAHONA - ES4170148 | Habitats Directive | 43,920 | protected area is adjacent to site | 0 | |
| ENCINARES DE TIERMES - ES4170142 | Habitats Directive | 1,153 | protected area contained by site | 1,153 | |
| PINAR DE LOSANA - ES4170141 | Habitats Directive | 795 | protected area contained by site | 795 | |
| SIERRA DE AYLLÓN - ES4160019 | Habitats Directive | 14,119 | protected area is adjacent to site | 0 | |
| SIERRA DE PELA - ES4240007 | Habitats Directive | 11,972 | protected area is adjacent to site | 0 |
Habitats
| IUCN habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | Broadleaved deciduous woodland; Broadleaved evergreen woodland | 26% |
| Shrubland | Scrub | 26% |
| Grassland | Steppes and dry calcareous grassland | - |
| Rocky areas | Inland cliffs | - |
| Artificial landscapes (terrestrial) | Arable land | 26% |
Land use
| Land-use | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|
| agriculture | 26% |
| forestry | 26% |
Management considerations No serious threats known at the site.
Protection status National None International None
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Recommended citation BirdLife International (2013) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Tiermes-Caracena. Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 20/06/2013
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