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close| Location | Spain, Extremadura |
| Central coordinates | 6o 10.00' West 39o 10.00' North |
| IBA criteria | A1, A4i, B1i, C1, C2 |
| Area | 54,500 ha |
| Altitude | 250 - 698m |
| Year of IBA assessment | 2000 |
Ornithological information An important site for raptors, steppic birds and wintering Grus grus.
Site description The site contains extensive areas of dehesa areas and also grasslands and scrub. A small reservoir lies within the site. The main human activities are livestock-farming, hunting and cork harvesting (`Other' land-use).
Populations of IBA trigger species
| Species | Season | Period | Population estimate | Quality of estimate | IBA Criteria | IUCN Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black Stork Ciconia nigra | breeding | 1995 | 5 breeding pairs | medium | B1i, C2 | Least Concern |
| Black Stork Ciconia nigra | passage | 1995 | 12 individuals | medium | B1i, C2 | Least Concern |
| Little Bustard Tetrax tetrax | resident | 1996 | 350 breeding pairs | medium | A1, C1 | Near Threatened |
| Common Crane Grus grus | winter | 1995 | 471-3,000 individuals | medium | A4i, B1i, C2 | Least Concern |
Protected areas
| Protected area | Designation | Area (ha) | Relationship with IBA | Overlap with IBA (ha) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cornalvo | Nature Park | 10,570 | protected area contained by site | 10,570 |
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| EMBALSE DE CORNALVO Y SIERRA BERMEJA - ES0000069 | Birds Directive | 13,143 | protected area contained by site | 13,143 | |
| RIO ALJUCEN ALTO - ES4320016 | Habitats Directive | 486 | protected area overlaps with site | 361 | |
| RIO ALJUCEN BAJO - ES4310017 | Habitats Directive | 402 | protected area is adjacent to site | 0 | |
| RIO GUADIANA ALTO - ZUJAR - ES4310026 | Habitats Directive | 7,698 | protected area is adjacent to site | 0 |
Habitats
| IUCN habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | Alluvial and very wet forest; Broadleaved evergreen woodland | 26% |
| Grassland | - | |
| Wetlands (inland) | Rivers and streams; Standing freshwater | - |
| Artificial landscapes (terrestrial) | Perennial crops, orchards and groves | - |
Land use
| Land-use | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|
| agriculture | 26% |
| hunting | - |
| other | - |
Management considerations The main threats are from infrastructural development projects including new roads, a gas pipeline, golf course and a reservoir.
Protection status National Partial International Partial10,570 ha of IBA covered by Natural Park (Cornalvo, 10,570 ha). 10,570 ha of IBA covered by Special Protection Area (Embalse de Cornalvo y Sierra Bermeja, 10,570 ha).
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Recommended citation BirdLife International (2013) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Montánchez mountain range-Cornalvo reservoir. Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 26/05/2013
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