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close| Location | Spain, Andalucía |
| Central coordinates | 5o 20.00' West 38o 20.00' North |
| IBA criteria | A4i, B1i, C2, C6 |
| Area | 32,000 ha |
| Altitude | 550 - 781m |
| Year of IBA assessment | 2000 |
Ornithological information This is an important wintering site for Grus grus.
Site description An undulating area covered by grasslands, dehesas, olive-groves and cereal cultivation.
Populations of IBA trigger species
| Species | Season | Period | Population estimate | Quality of estimate | IBA Criteria | IUCN Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great Bustard Otis tarda | resident | 1992 | 20 breeding pairs | medium | C6 | Vulnerable |
| Common Crane Grus grus | winter | 1992 | 3,200 individuals | medium | A4i, B1i, C2 | Least Concern |
Protected areas
| Protected area | Designation | Area (ha) | Relationship with IBA | Overlap with IBA (ha) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ALTO GUADIATO - ES6130017 | Birds Directive | 33,931 | protected area overlaps with site | 15,088 |
Habitats
| IUCN habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | Broadleaved evergreen woodland | 26% |
| Grassland | 26% | |
| Artificial landscapes (terrestrial) | Arable land; Perennial crops, orchards and groves | 26% |
Land use
| Land-use | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|
| agriculture | 26% |
| hunting | 26% |
Management considerations The main threats are from hunting and the logging of Quercus trees from the dehesas.
Protection status National None International None
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Recommended citation BirdLife International (2013) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Alto Guadiato. Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 21/05/2013
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