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close| Location | Spain, Extremadura |
| Central coordinates | 6o 15.00' West 38o 20.00' North |
| IBA criteria | A1, A4i, B1i, B2, C1, C2, C6 |
| Area | 6,700 ha |
| Altitude | 350 - 655m |
| Year of IBA assessment | 2000 |
Ornithological information An important area for wintering Grus grus and breeding steppic birds.
Site description A plain to the east of Zafra with non-irrigated cereal cultivation, grasslands, and dehesas. There are also some vineyards and olive-groves.
Populations of IBA trigger species
| Species | Season | Period | Population estimate | Quality of estimate | IBA Criteria | IUCN Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montagu's Harrier Circus pygargus | breeding | 1996 | 100 breeding pairs | medium | C6 | Least Concern |
| Great Bustard Otis tarda | resident | 1996 | 600 breeding pairs | medium | A1, B2, C1, C2 | Vulnerable |
| Little Bustard Tetrax tetrax | resident | 1996 | 500 breeding pairs | medium | A1, B2, C1 | Near Threatened |
| Common Crane Grus grus | winter | 1995 | 1,200-3,000 individuals | medium | A4i, B1i, C2 | Least Concern |
| Eurasian Thick-knee Burhinus oedicnemus | resident | 1996 | 220 breeding pairs | medium | B2, C6 | Least Concern |
| Black-bellied Sandgrouse Pterocles orientalis | resident | 1996 | 200 breeding pairs | medium | B2, C6 | Least Concern |
Protected areas
| Protected area | Designation | Area (ha) | Relationship with IBA | Overlap with IBA (ha) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CAMPIÑA SUR - EMBALSE DE ARROYO CONEJOS - ES0000325 | Birds Directive | 44,928 | protected area is adjacent to site | 0 | |
| COLONIAS DE CERNICALO PRIMILLA DE FUENTE DE CANTOS - ES0000403 | Birds Directive | 63 | protected area overlaps with site | 0 | |
| COLONIAS DE CERNICALO PRIMILLA DE RIVERA DEL FRESNO - ES0000432 | Birds Directive | 27 | protected area overlaps with site | 2 | |
| MINA MARIQUITA - ES4310072 | Habitats Directive | 3 | protected area contained by site | 3 |
Habitats
| IUCN habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | Broadleaved evergreen woodland | - |
| Grassland | - | |
| Wetlands (inland) | Rivers and streams; Standing freshwater | - |
| Artificial landscapes (terrestrial) | Arable land; Perennial crops, orchards and groves | 65% |
Land use
| Land-use | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|
| agriculture | 65% |
Management considerations The main threat is from powerlines.
Protection status National None International None
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Recommended citation BirdLife International (2013) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Bienvenida-Usagre-Ribera del Fresno. Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 19/06/2013
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