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close| Location | Spain, Cataluña |
| Central coordinates | 1o 10.00' East 42o 20.00' North |
| IBA criteria | B1iii, B2, C2, C6 |
| Area | 54,000 ha |
| Altitude | 550 - 2,076m |
| Year of IBA assessment | 2000 |
Ornithological information This is an important site for cliff-nesting raptors and forest birds.
Site description A rugged area of limestone rock and a narrow gorge. The vegetation consists of Pinus forest, scrub and alpine grasslands. The main human activities are game hunting, forestry, apiculture (`Other' land-use, below) and some livestock-farming.
Populations of IBA trigger species
| Species | Season | Period | Population estimate | Quality of estimate | IBA Criteria | IUCN Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Western Capercaillie Tetrao urogallus | resident | 1996 | 45 breeding pairs | good | C6 | Least Concern |
| Lammergeier Gypaetus barbatus | resident | 1996 | 3 breeding pairs | good | B2, C6 | Least Concern |
| Egyptian Vulture Neophron percnopterus | breeding | 1996 | 9 breeding pairs | good | C6 | Endangered |
| Griffon Vulture Gyps fulvus | resident | 1996 | 100 breeding pairs | medium | B1iii, B2, C2, C6 | Least Concern |
| Golden Eagle Aquila chrysaetos | resident | 1996 | 9 breeding pairs | good | C6 | Least Concern |
| Black woodpecker Dryocopus martius | resident | 1996 | 15-20 breeding pairs | medium | C6 | Least Concern |
| Red-billed Chough Pyrrhocorax pyrrhocorax | resident | 1996 | 400 breeding pairs | medium | B2, C2, C6 | 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 is adjacent to site | 0 | |
| Noguera Pallaresa--Collegats | Natural Reserve | 55 | protected area contained by site | 55 | |
| Serra d'Aubenç i Roc de Cogul - ES5130008 | Birds Directive | 6,779 | protected area overlaps with site | 3,131 | |
| Serra de Boumort | National Game Reserve | 13,097 | protected area contained by site | 13,097 | |
| Serra de Boumort-Collegats - ES5130010 | Birds Directive | 18,638 | protected area contained by site | 18,638 | |
| Serra de Prada-Castellàs - ES5130026 | Birds Directive | 3,736 | protected area overlaps with site | 1,737 | |
| Serres del Montsec, Sant Mamet i Mitjana - ES5130015 | Birds Directive | 32,420 | protected area is adjacent to site | 0 |
Habitats
| IUCN habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | Alluvial and very wet forest; Broadleaved deciduous woodland; Native coniferous woodland; Treeline ecotone | 65% |
| Grassland | Alpine, subalpine and boreal grassland; Steppes and dry calcareous grassland | 10% |
| Rocky areas | Scree & boulders | 10% |
| Artificial landscapes (terrestrial) | Forestry plantations | - |
Land use
| Land-use | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|
| agriculture | 30% |
| forestry | 55% |
| hunting | 40% |
| other | 10% |
Management considerations There is a high level of disturbance from sporting and recreational activities, particularly off-road driving. Intensive forest management, fires, and hunting are also serious threats.
Protection status National Partial International None13,097 ha of National Game Reserve (Serra de Boumort, 13,097 ha). 55 ha of IBA covered by Natural Reserve (Noguera Pallaresa-Collegats, 55 ha).
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Recommended citation BirdLife International (2013) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Boumort mountains. Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 19/06/2013
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