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close| Location | Spain, Castilla-La Mancha |
| Central coordinates | 2o 45.00' West 40o 30.00' North |
| IBA criteria | B1i, B2, C2 |
| Area | 38,500 ha |
| Altitude | 800 - 1,189m |
| Year of IBA assessment | 2000 |
Ornithological information This is an important site for breeding Hieraaetus fasciatus and for Grus grus on passage.
Site description The site includes two reservoirs with numerous limestone cliffs, maquis, Pinus woodland and sclerophyllous scrub. The main human activity is livestock-farming.
Populations of IBA trigger species
| Species | Season | Period | Population estimate | Quality of estimate | IBA Criteria | IUCN Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bonelli's Eagle Aquila fasciatus | resident | 1995 | 5 breeding pairs | good | B2 | Least Concern |
| Common Crane Grus grus | passage | 1997 | 1,000 individuals | medium | B1i, C2 | Least Concern |
Protected areas
| Protected area | Designation | Area (ha) | Relationship with IBA | Overlap with IBA (ha) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SIERRA DE ALTOMIRA - ES0000163 | Birds Directive | 29,831 | protected area overlaps with site | 17,187 | |
| SIERRA DE ALTOMIRA - ES4240018 | Habitats Directive | 29,493 | protected area overlaps with site | 17,366 |
Habitats
| IUCN habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | Broadleaved evergreen woodland | 25% |
| Shrubland | Scrub | 20% |
| Wetlands (inland) | Standing freshwater | 10% |
| Rocky areas | Inland cliffs | - |
| Artificial landscapes (terrestrial) | Arable land; Perennial crops, orchards and groves | 40% |
Land use
| Land-use | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|
| agriculture | 40% |
| water management | - |
Management considerations Visitors to the reservoir dam cause some disturbance.
Protection status National None International Partial23,000 ha of IBA covered by Special Protection Area (Sierra de Altomira, 29,018 ha).
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Recommended citation BirdLife International (2013) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Entrepeñas and Buendía reservoirs. Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 23/05/2013
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