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close| Location | Spain, Extremadura |
| Central coordinates | 6o 30.00' West 39o 50.00' North |
| IBA criteria | A1, B1i, B2, C1, C2, C6 |
| Area | 71,500 ha |
| Altitude | 300 - 625m |
| Year of IBA assessment | 2000 |
Ornithological information This is an important site for forest- and cliff-nesting raptors.
Site description A plain to the south-east of Coria crossed by a small range of hills. Most of the area is dehesa with areas of arable land, scrub, grassland, Quercus woodland and Pinus and Eucalyptus plantations. The main human activity is livestock-farming.
Populations of IBA trigger species
| Species | Season | Period | Population estimate | Quality of estimate | IBA Criteria | IUCN Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black Stork Ciconia nigra | breeding | 1995 | 4-7 breeding pairs | good | B1i, C2 | Least Concern |
| Griffon Vulture Gyps fulvus | resident | 1995 | 68 breeding pairs | good | C6 | Least Concern |
| Spanish Imperial Eagle Aquila adalberti | resident | 1995 | 2 breeding pairs | good | A1, B2, C1 | Vulnerable |
| Booted Eagle Hieraaetus pennatus | breeding | 1996 | 25 breeding pairs | medium | B2 | Least Concern |
Protected areas
| Protected area | Designation | Area (ha) | Relationship with IBA | Overlap with IBA (ha) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARROYOS PATANA Y REGUEROS - ES4320061 | Habitats Directive | 951 | protected area is adjacent to site | 0 | |
| CANCHOS DE RAMIRO - ES4320001 | Birds Directive | 6,933 | protected area contained by site | 6,933 | |
| CANCHOS DE RAMIRO Y LADRONERA - ES0000434 | Birds Directive | 23,120 | protected area overlaps with site | 17,065 | |
| EMBALSE DE ALCANTARA - ES0000415 | Birds Directive | 7,648 | protected area is adjacent to site | 0 | |
| LAGUNA TEMPORAL DE CORRALES - ES4320066 | Habitats Directive | 13 | protected area contained by site | 13 | |
| RIO ERJAS - ES4320021 | Habitats Directive | 1,164 | protected area overlaps with site | 127 | |
| RIVERAS DE GATA Y ACEBO - ES4320076 | Habitats Directive | 1,089 | protected area is adjacent to site | 0 |
Habitats
| IUCN habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | Broadleaved evergreen woodland | 50% |
| Shrubland | 30% | |
| Grassland | - | |
| Wetlands (inland) | Rivers and streams | - |
| Rocky areas | Inland cliffs | - |
| Artificial landscapes (terrestrial) | Arable land; Forestry plantations | - |
Land use
| Land-use | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|
| agriculture | 26% |
| hunting | 26% |
Management considerations The main threats are afforestation, irrigation of crops, the erection of powerlines, and water-management schemes.
Protection status National None International None
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Recommended citation BirdLife International (2013) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Coria mountain ranges. Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 24/05/2013
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