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close| Location | Spain, Extremadura |
| Central coordinates | 6o 35.00' West 40o 20.00' North |
| IBA criteria | A1, B1i, B1iii, B2, C1, C2, C6 |
| Area | 86,600 ha |
| Altitude | 350 - 1,412m |
| Year of IBA assessment | 2000 |
Ornithological information An important site for resident raptors. Species of global conservation concern that do not meet IBA criteria: Aquila adalberti (resident).
Site description A mountain range in northern Extremadura. The vegetation consists of Pinus pinaster plantations, scrub and grassland. There are also some olive-groves and orchards. The main human activities are livestock-farming and forestry.
Populations of IBA trigger species
| Species | Season | Period | Population estimate | Quality of estimate | IBA Criteria | IUCN Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black Stork Ciconia nigra | breeding | 1995 | 6 breeding pairs | good | B1i, C2 | Least Concern |
| Cinereous Vulture Aegypius monachus | resident | 1995 | 43 breeding pairs | good | A1, B1iii, B2, C1, C2, C6 | Near Threatened |
| Booted Eagle Hieraaetus pennatus | breeding | 1996 | 25 breeding pairs | good | B2 | Least Concern |
Protected areas
| Protected area | Designation | Area (ha) | Relationship with IBA | Overlap with IBA (ha) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EL REBOLLAR - ES4150032 | Habitats Directive | 49,811 | protected area is adjacent to site | 0 | |
| HURDES - ES0000355 | Birds Directive | 26,982 | protected area overlaps with site | 11,616 | |
| LAS HURDES - ES4320011 | Habitats Directive | 23,887 | protected area overlaps with site | 8,650 | |
| RIO ERJAS - ES4320021 | Habitats Directive | 1,164 | protected area overlaps with site | 531 | |
| RIO ESPERABAN - ES4320069 | Habitats Directive | 346 | protected area contained by site | 346 | |
| RIOS ARRAGO Y TRALGAS - ES4320072 | Habitats Directive | 761 | protected area overlaps with site | 280 | |
| RIVERAS DE GATA Y ACEBO - ES4320076 | Habitats Directive | 1,089 | protected area overlaps with site | 409 | |
| SIERRA DE GATA - ES4320037 | Habitats Directive | 18,057 | protected area contained by site | 18,057 | |
| SIERRA DE GATA Y VALLE DE LAS PILAS - ES0000370 | Birds Directive | 18,523 | protected area contained by site | 18,523 | |
| SIERRAS DE RISCO VIEJO - ES4320047 | Habitats Directive | 13,830 | protected area is adjacent to site | 0 |
Habitats
| IUCN habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | Broadleaved deciduous woodland; Broadleaved evergreen woodland | - |
| Shrubland | Sclerophyllous scrub, garrigue and maquis | 60% |
| Grassland | Mesophile grasslands | - |
| Rocky areas | Inland cliffs | - |
| Artificial landscapes (terrestrial) | Forestry plantations; Perennial crops, orchards and groves | 25% |
Land use
| Land-use | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|
| agriculture | 26% |
| forestry | - |
Management considerations Afforestation with Pinus plantations, fires, and new road construction are the main threats to the site.
Protection status National None International None
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Recommended citation BirdLife International (2013) Important Bird Areas factsheet: East Gata mountain range. Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 24/05/2013
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