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close| Location | Spain, Extremadura |
| Central coordinates | 6o 16.00' West 40o 16.00' North |
| IBA criteria | B1i, C2 |
| Area | 55,000 ha |
| Altitude | 300 - 900m |
| Year of IBA assessment | 2000 |
Ornithological information This is an important site for breeding Ciconia nigra and wintering Grus grus. Species of global conservation concern that do not meet IBA criteria: Aegypius monachus (2 resident pairs).
Site description A reservoir on the River Alagón surrounded by dehesas, plantations of Pinus pinaster, grassland and arable cultivation.
Populations of IBA trigger species
| Species | Season | Period | Population estimate | Quality of estimate | IBA Criteria | IUCN Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black Stork Ciconia nigra | breeding | 1995 | 8 breeding pairs | good | B1i, C2 | Least Concern |
| Common Crane Grus grus | winter | 1995 | 787-1,200 individuals | good | B1i, C2 | Least Concern |
Protected areas
| Protected area | Designation | Area (ha) | Relationship with IBA | Overlap with IBA (ha) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EMBALSE GABRIEL Y GALAN - ES0000421 | Birds Directive | 8,402 | protected area overlaps with site | 4,218 | |
| GRANADILLA - ES4320013 | Habitats Directive | 24,430 | protected area overlaps with site | 16,212 | |
| HURDES - ES0000355 | Birds Directive | 26,982 | protected area is adjacent to site | 0 | |
| LAS HURDES - ES4320011 | Habitats Directive | 23,887 | protected area is adjacent to site | 0 | |
| RIOS ALAGON Y JERTE - ES4320071 | Habitats Directive | 2,593 | protected area overlaps with site | 407 | |
| 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 evergreen woodland | 60% |
| Grassland | Dry siliceous grassland | 10% |
| Wetlands (inland) | Standing freshwater | 20% |
| Artificial landscapes (terrestrial) | Arable land; Forestry plantations | 10% |
Land use
| Land-use | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|
| agriculture | 60% |
| hunting | - |
| water management | - |
Management considerations Afforestation with Eucalyptus, increasing use of irrigation in arable crops and plans for a new road are the major threats to the site.
Protection status National None International None
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Recommended citation BirdLife International (2013) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Gabriel y Galán reservoir. Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 26/05/2013
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