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close| Location | Spain, Cataluña |
| Central coordinates | 1o 20.00' East 42o 30.00' North |
| IBA criteria | B2, C6 |
| Area | 65,000 ha |
| Altitude | 700 - 3,144m |
| Year of IBA assessment | 2000 |
Ornithological information This is an important area for upland forest species.
Site description An extensive area in the Pyrenees with large Pinus forests and more limited areas of Betula woodland. There are also extensive areas of scrub, pasture, and alpine grassland. The main human activities are forestry, stock-grazing, hiking, and skiing.
Populations of IBA trigger species
| Species | Season | Period | Population estimate | Quality of estimate | IBA Criteria | IUCN Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Western Capercaillie Tetrao urogallus | resident | 1996 | 175 breeding pairs | good | C6 | Least Concern |
| Rock Ptarmigan Lagopus muta | resident | 1996 | 50 breeding pairs | medium | C6 | Least Concern |
| Grey Partridge Perdix perdix | resident | 1996 | 150 breeding pairs | medium | C6 | Least Concern |
| Lammergeier Gypaetus barbatus | resident | 1996 | 2 breeding pairs | good | B2, C6 | Least Concern |
| Short-toed Snake-eagle Circaetus gallicus | breeding | 1994 | 8-15 breeding pairs | medium | C6 | Least Concern |
| Golden Eagle Aquila chrysaetos | breeding | 1994 | 11 breeding pairs | medium | C6 | Least Concern |
| Boreal Owl Aegolius funereus | resident | 1993 | 10 breeding pairs | medium | C6 | Least Concern |
| Black woodpecker Dryocopus martius | resident | 1994 | 40 breeding pairs | medium | C6 | Least Concern |
| Rufous-tailed Rock-thrush Monticola saxatilis | breeding | 1996 | 35 breeding pairs | medium | B2 | Least Concern |
Protected areas
| Protected area | Designation | Area (ha) | Relationship with IBA | Overlap with IBA (ha) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alt Pallars - ES5130003 | Birds Directive | 77,113 | protected area overlaps with site | 45,938 |
Habitats
| IUCN habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | Mixed woodland; Native coniferous woodland | 45% |
| Shrubland | Scrub | 30% |
| Grassland | Alpine, subalpine and boreal grassland; Mesophile grasslands | 25% |
Land use
| Land-use | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|
| forestry | 26% |
| tourism/recreation | 26% |
| agriculture | 26% |
Management considerations The main threat is from development of the skiing and visitor related infrastructure. In some areas intensive forestry is also a threat.
Protection status National None International None
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Recommended citation BirdLife International (2013) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Alt Pallars. Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 20/05/2013
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