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close| Location | Spain, Castilla-La Mancha |
| Central coordinates | 5o 10.00' West 40o 0.00' North |
| IBA criteria | A1, B2, C1, C6 |
| Area | 45,500 ha |
| Altitude | 350 - 400m |
| Year of IBA assessment | 2000 |
Ornithological information This is an important site for steppic birds.
Site description An area of plains in the Tajo valley dominated by grassland and cereal cultivation with areas of dehesa.
Populations of IBA trigger species
| Species | Season | Period | Population estimate | Quality of estimate | IBA Criteria | IUCN Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| White Stork Ciconia ciconia | breeding | 1994 | 40 breeding pairs | poor | C6 | Least Concern |
| Lesser Kestrel Falco naumanni | breeding | 1992 | 60 breeding pairs | good | A1, B2, C1, C6 | Least Concern |
| Montagu's Harrier Circus pygargus | breeding | 1992 | 20 breeding pairs | poor | C6 | Least Concern |
| Great Bustard Otis tarda | resident | 1994 | 24-50 breeding pairs | good | A1, C1 | Vulnerable |
| Little Bustard Tetrax tetrax | resident | 1994 | 1,200 breeding pairs | good | A1, B2, C1, C6 | Near Threatened |
Protected areas
| Protected area | Designation | Area (ha) | Relationship with IBA | Overlap with IBA (ha) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LLANURAS DE OROPESA, LAGARTERA Y CALERA Y CHOZAS - ES0000168 | Birds Directive | 14,948 | protected area overlaps with site | 9,620 | |
| RIO TAJO EN CASTREJON, ISLAS DE MALPICA DE TAJO Y AZUTAN - ES0000169 | Birds Directive | 1,961 | protected area is adjacent to site | 0 | |
| SIERRA DE SAN VICENTE Y VALLES DEL TIETAR Y ALBERCHE - ES4250001 | Habitats Directive | 117,539 | protected area overlaps with site | 9,807 | |
| VALLE DEL TIETAR Y EMBALSES DE ROSARITO Y NAVALCAN - ES0000089 | Birds Directive | 68,564 | protected area overlaps with site | 9,807 |
Habitats
| IUCN habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | Broadleaved evergreen woodland | 45% |
| Shrubland | - | |
| Grassland | 26% | |
| Artificial landscapes (terrestrial) | Arable land | 50% |
Land use
| Land-use | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|
| agriculture | 26% |
| hunting | 26% |
Management considerations The main threat is from agricultural intensification, particularly in association with irrigation.
Protection status National None International Partial9,780 ha of IBA covered by Special Protection Area (Llanuras de Oropesa, Lagartera y Calera y Chozas, 14,948 ha).
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Recommended citation BirdLife International (2013) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Oropesa plains. Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 22/05/2013
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