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close| Location | Spain, Andalucía |
| Central coordinates | 5o 10.00' West 38o 30.00' North |
| IBA criteria | A1, B1i, B2, C1, C2 |
| Area | 30,000 ha |
| Altitude | 500 - 630m |
| Year of IBA assessment | 2000 |
Ornithological information An important wintering site for Grus grus. Species of global conservation concern that do not meet IBA criteria: Tetrax tetrax (resident).
Site description An undulating area with dehesas, olive-groves, grasslands and cereal fields. The area is used for sheep-grazing and hunting.
Populations of IBA trigger species
| Species | Season | Period | Population estimate | Quality of estimate | IBA Criteria | IUCN Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lesser Kestrel Falco naumanni | breeding | 1992 | 60 breeding pairs | poor | A1, B2, C1 | Least Concern |
| Common Crane Grus grus | winter | 1992 | 1,200 individuals | medium | B1i, C2 | Least Concern |
Protected areas
| Protected area | Designation | Area (ha) | Relationship with IBA | Overlap with IBA (ha) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RIO GUADAMATILLA - ES6130011 | Habitats Directive | 14 | protected area contained by site | 14 |
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 No serious threats known at the site.
Protection status National None International None
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Recommended citation BirdLife International (2013) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Pedroches Occidentales. Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 25/05/2013
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