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close| Location | Spain, Extremadura |
| Central coordinates | 6o 25.00' West 39o 0.00' North |
| IBA criteria | A1, A4i, B1i, B1iii, B2, C1, C2, C6 |
| Area | 56,900 ha |
| Altitude | 200 - 317m |
| Year of IBA assessment | 2000 |
Ornithological information This is an important site for breeding raptors and wintering Grus grus. Species of global conservation concern that do not meet IBA criteria: Falco naumanni (6-20 breeding pairs) and Otis tarda (10 resident pairs).
Site description Plains to the north of Mérida, mainly covered by dehesas interspersed with dry grasslands and cereal crops. 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-winged Kite Elanus caeruleus | resident | 1996 | 25 breeding pairs | poor | B2, C2, C6 | Least Concern |
| Cinereous Vulture Aegypius monachus | non-breeding | 1997 | 23-30 individuals | medium | A1, B1iii, C1, C2 | Near Threatened |
| Common Crane Grus grus | winter | 1995 | 788-1,883 individuals | good | B1i, C2 | Least Concern |
| Collared Pratincole Glareola pratincola | breeding | 1997 | 70 breeding pairs | medium | A4i, B1i, B2, C2, C6 | Least Concern |
| Little Tern Sterna albifrons | resident | 1992 | 31 breeding pairs | good | C2 | Least Concern |
Protected areas
| Protected area | Designation | Area (ha) | Relationship with IBA | Overlap with IBA (ha) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CORREDOR DEL LACARA - ES4310048 | Habitats Directive | 551 | protected area overlaps with site | 50 | |
| EMBALSE DE LOS CANCHALES - ES0000327 | Birds Directive | 600 | protected area contained by site | 600 | |
| LAGUNA TEMPORAL DE MURTALES - ES4310061 | Habitats Directive | 13 | protected area contained by site | 13 | |
| RIO ALJUCEN BAJO - ES4310017 | Habitats Directive | 402 | protected area is adjacent to site | 0 |
Local conservation groups The local conservation groups below are working to support conservation at this IBA.
| Name | Year formed |
|---|---|
| Confederación Hidrografica del Guadiana | 0 |
| Grupo de Conservación del Área de Zoología de la Universidad de Extremadura. | 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) | Arable land; Perennial crops, orchards and groves | 26% |
Land use
| Land-use | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|
| agriculture | 75% |
| hunting | - |
| water management | - |
Management considerations The most important threat to the site is an expansion in the area of irrigated arable land. Other threats include illegal hunting and trapping, fires, and the destruction of riverine vegetation.
Protection status National None International None
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Recommended citation BirdLife International (2013) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Lácara-Morante. Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 22/05/2013
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