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close| Location | Spain, Aragón |
| Central coordinates | 0o 40.00' West 42o 25.00' North |
| IBA criteria | A4ii, B1iii, B2, B3, C2, C6 |
| Area | 45,000 ha |
| Altitude | 800 - 1,595m |
| Year of IBA assessment | 2000 |
Ornithological information This is an important area for raptors.
Site description A mountainous area on the southern edge of the Pyrenees. The vegetation includes maquis, Pinus plantations, and extensive scrub and grassland areas. The main human activities are forestry, livestock-farming and recreation.
Populations of IBA trigger species
| Species | Season | Period | Population estimate | Quality of estimate | IBA Criteria | IUCN Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red Kite Milvus milvus | resident | 1995 | 20-30 breeding pairs | medium | B3, C6 | Near Threatened |
| Lammergeier Gypaetus barbatus | resident | 1996 | 3 breeding pairs | good | B2, C6 | Least Concern |
| Griffon Vulture Gyps fulvus | resident | 1995 | 250 breeding pairs | medium | A4ii, B1iii, B2, C2, C6 | Least Concern |
| Red-billed Chough Pyrrhocorax pyrrhocorax | resident | 1996 | 100 breeding pairs | medium | B2 | Least Concern |
Protected areas
| Protected area | Designation | Area (ha) | Relationship with IBA | Overlap with IBA (ha) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MONTE PEIRO - ARGUIS - ES2410015 | Habitats Directive | 1,549 | protected area contained by site | 1,549 | |
| RÍO ARBA DE BIEL - ES2430066 | Habitats Directive | 584 | protected area is adjacent to site | 0 | |
| RÍO ARBA DE LUESIA - ES2430065 | Habitats Directive | 329 | protected area overlaps with site | 68 | |
| RÍO ONSELLA - ES2430063 | Habitats Directive | 443 | protected area overlaps with site | 107 | |
| SIERRA Y CAÑONES DE GUARA - ES0000015 | Birds Directive | 81,350 | protected area is adjacent to site | 0 | |
| SIERRAS DE SANTO DOMINGO Y CABALLERA - ES2410064 | Habitats Directive | 30,875 | protected area overlaps with site | 23,138 | |
| SIERRAS DE SANTO DOMINGO Y CABALLERA Y RÍO ONSELLA - ES0000287 | Birds Directive | 35,680 | protected area overlaps with site | 27,089 |
Habitats
| IUCN habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | Broadleaved deciduous woodland; Broadleaved evergreen woodland; Native coniferous woodland | 26% |
| Shrubland | Sclerophyllous scrub, garrigue and maquis | 26% |
| Grassland | Steppes and dry calcareous grassland | - |
| Rocky areas | Inland cliffs; Scree & boulders | 26% |
| Artificial landscapes (terrestrial) | Arable land; Forestry plantations; Perennial crops, orchards and groves | - |
Land use
| Land-use | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|
| agriculture | 26% |
| forestry | - |
| hunting | - |
| tourism/recreation | - |
Management considerations Threats are from intensive forest management, particularly the construction of new tracks, disturbance caused by climbers, particularly of nesting raptors, and a plan to build a dam at Biscarrués.
Protection status National None International None
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Recommended citation BirdLife International (2013) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Santo Domingo-Riglos-Gratal. Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 19/06/2013
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