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close| Location | Spain, Aragón |
| Central coordinates | 0o 10.00' East 41o 20.00' North |
| IBA criteria | B2, C6 |
| Area | 49,500 ha |
| Altitude | 200 - 409m |
| Year of IBA assessment | 2000 |
Ornithological information This is an important site for raptors and species characteristic of Mediterranean habitats.
Site description The site includes a group of low hills crossed by the River Ebro and a reservoir. The vegetation is a mixture of Pinus woodland, scrub and grassland. Alluvial woodland occurs around parts of the reservoir. The main human activities are livestock-farming and fishing.
Populations of IBA trigger species
| Species | Season | Period | Population estimate | Quality of estimate | IBA Criteria | IUCN Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Egyptian Vulture Neophron percnopterus | breeding | 1995 | 11-16 breeding pairs | medium | B2, C6 | Endangered |
Protected areas
| Protected area | Designation | Area (ha) | Relationship with IBA | Overlap with IBA (ha) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aiguabarreig Segre-Cinca - ES5130013 | Birds Directive | 761 | protected area is adjacent to site | 0 | |
| LA RETUERTA Y SALADAS DE SÁSTAGO - ES0000181 | Birds Directive | 36,005 | protected area overlaps with site | 1,759 | |
| LIBEROLA-SERRETA NEGRA - ES2410084 | Habitats Directive | 4,918 | protected area contained by site | 4,918 | |
| MATARRAÑA - AIGUABARREIX - ES0000298 | Birds Directive | 36,724 | protected area is adjacent to site | 0 | |
| MONEGROS - ES2430082 | Habitats Directive | 35,670 | protected area is adjacent to site | 0 | |
| RÍO GUADALOPE, VAL DE FABARA Y VAL DE PILAS - ES2430096 | Habitats Directive | 5,643 | protected area is adjacent to site | 0 | |
| SERRETA NEGRA - ES2410030 | Habitats Directive | 14,063 | protected area overlaps with site | 10,993 | |
| VALCUERNA, SERRETA NEGRA Y LIBEROLA - ES0000182 | Birds Directive | 35,270 | protected area overlaps with site | 30,352 |
Habitats
| IUCN habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | Native coniferous woodland | 26% |
| Shrubland | Sclerophyllous scrub, garrigue and maquis | 26% |
| Grassland | Steppes and dry calcareous grassland | - |
| Wetlands (inland) | Standing freshwater; Water fringe vegetation | - |
| Artificial landscapes (terrestrial) | Arable land; Ruderal land | 26% |
Land use
| Land-use | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|
| agriculture | 26% |
| fisheries/aquaculture | - |
| hunting | 26% |
| urban/industrial/transport | - |
| tourism/recreation | - |
| water management | - |
Management considerations The main threats are from irrigation schemes, hydro-power schemes, fires, illegal hunting, logging and recreational activities.
Protection status National None International None
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Recommended citation BirdLife International (2013) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Valdurrios-Serreta Negra and Los Rincones mountain ranges. Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 22/05/2013
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