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close| Location | Spain, Andalucía |
| Central coordinates | 6o 0.00' West 37o 50.00' North |
| IBA criteria | A1, B1i, B2, C1, C2, C6 |
| Area | 164,840 ha |
| Altitude | 260 - 968m |
| Year of IBA assessment | 2000 |
Ornithological information This is an important site for raptors and passerines characteristic of Mediterranean habitats. Species of global conservation concern that do not meet IBA criteria: Falco naumanni (20 breeding pairs).
Site description A rugged mountainous area to the north of Sevilla, with steep-sided valleys. Vegetation comprises Mediterranean scrub, grassland, Quercus woodland and dehesas. The main human activities are livestock-farming and hunting.
Populations of IBA trigger species
| Species | Season | Period | Population estimate | Quality of estimate | IBA Criteria | IUCN Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black Stork Ciconia nigra | breeding | 1996 | 7-8 breeding pairs | good | B1i, C2, C6 | Least Concern |
| Cinereous Vulture Aegypius monachus | resident | 1996 | 5 breeding pairs | medium | A1, C1 | Near Threatened |
| Short-toed Snake-eagle Circaetus gallicus | breeding | 1992 | 12 breeding pairs | medium | C6 | Least Concern |
| Spanish Imperial Eagle Aquila adalberti | resident | 1994 | 4 breeding pairs | good | A1, B2, C1, C6 | Vulnerable |
| Golden Eagle Aquila chrysaetos | resident | 1996 | 10-20 breeding pairs | medium | B2, C6 | Least Concern |
| Bonelli's Eagle Aquila fasciatus | resident | 1996 | 5 breeding pairs | medium | B2 | Least Concern |
Protected areas
| Protected area | Designation | Area (ha) | Relationship with IBA | Overlap with IBA (ha) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BARRANCOS DEL RIO RETORTILLO - ES6130013 | Habitats Directive | 515 | protected area is adjacent to site | 0 | |
| GUADIATO-BEMBEZAR - ES6130007 | Habitats Directive | 114,345 | protected area is adjacent to site | 0 | |
| SIERRA DE ALANIS - ES6180004 | Habitats Directive | 6,482 | protected area is adjacent to site | 0 | |
| SIERRA DE ARACENA Y PICOS DE AROCHE - ES0000051 | Birds Directive | 186,800 | protected area is adjacent to site | 0 | |
| SIERRA DE HORNACHUELOS - ES0000050 | Birds Directive | 60,032 | protected area is adjacent to site | 0 | |
| Sierra Norte | Nature Park | 164,840 | protected area contained by site | 164,840 |
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| SIERRA NORTE - ES0000053 | Birds Directive | 177,478 | protected area contains site | 164,840 | |
| VALDECIGÜEÑAS - ES4310045 | Habitats Directive | 3,713 | protected area is adjacent to site | 0 | |
| VENTA DE LAS NAVAS - ES6180016 | Habitats Directive | 607 | protected area is adjacent to site | 0 |
Habitats
| IUCN habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | Alluvial and very wet forest; Broadleaved deciduous woodland; Broadleaved evergreen woodland; Mixed woodland | 26% |
| Shrubland | Sclerophyllous scrub, garrigue and maquis | 26% |
| Grassland | Dry siliceous grassland | - |
| Rocky areas | Inland cliffs; Scree & boulders | - |
| Artificial landscapes (terrestrial) | Arable land; Forestry plantations | - |
Land use
| Land-use | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|
| agriculture | 26% |
| forestry | - |
| hunting | 26% |
Management considerations The main threats are from tourism and a large dam project. A management plan was officially approved in 1994.
Protection status National High International High164,840 ha of IBA covered by Natural Park (Sierra Norte de Sevilla, 164,840 ha). 164,840 ha of IBA covered by Special Protection Area (Sierra Norte de Sevilla, 164,840 ha).
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Recommended citation BirdLife International (2013) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Sierra Morena de Sevilla. Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 21/05/2013
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