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close| Location | Spain, Andalucía,Castilla-La Mancha |
| Central coordinates | 2o 40.00' West 38o 0.00' North |
| IBA criteria | A4ii, B1iii, B2, C2, C6 |
| Area | 250,000 ha |
| Altitude | 450 - 2,383m |
| Year of IBA assessment | 2000 |
Ornithological information This is an important site for breeding raptors.
Site description Mountains with cliffs, extensive Pinus forests, small Quercus woodlands, grasslands and extensive areas of scrub. The main human activities are game hunting, forestry, sheep-grazing, apiculture (`Other' land-use, below) and tourism.
Populations of IBA trigger species
| Species | Season | Period | Population estimate | Quality of estimate | IBA Criteria | IUCN Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peregrine Falcon Falco peregrinus | resident | 1996 | 40 breeding pairs | medium | B2, C6 | Least Concern |
| Egyptian Vulture Neophron percnopterus | breeding | 1996 | 15-20 breeding pairs | good | B2, C6 | Endangered |
| Griffon Vulture Gyps fulvus | resident | 1996 | 190-200 breeding pairs | good | A4ii, B1iii, B2, C2, C6 | Least Concern |
| Golden Eagle Aquila chrysaetos | resident | 1996 | 15-20 breeding pairs | good | B2, C6 | Least Concern |
| Booted Eagle Hieraaetus pennatus | breeding | 1996 | 50 breeding pairs | medium | B2, C6 | Least Concern |
| Eurasian Eagle-owl Bubo bubo | resident | 1996 | 25 breeding pairs | medium | B2, C6 | Least Concern |
| Red-billed Chough Pyrrhocorax pyrrhocorax | resident | 1996 | 200 breeding pairs | medium | B2, C2, C6 | Least Concern |
Protected areas
| Protected area | Designation | Area (ha) | Relationship with IBA | Overlap with IBA (ha) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CUENCAS DEL RUMBLAR, GUADALEN Y GUADALMENA - ES6160008 | Habitats Directive | 178,914 | protected area is adjacent to site | 0 | |
| Las Sierras de Cazorla y Segura Biosphere Reserve | UNESCO-MAB Biosphere Reserve | 190,000 | protected area contained by site | 214,300 |
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| Revolcadores - ES6200016 | Habitats Directive | 3,490 | protected area is adjacent to site | 0 | |
| RIO GUADALIMAR - ES6160014 | Habitats Directive | 2,065 | protected area is adjacent to site | 0 | |
| RIO GUADALQUIVIR TRAMO SUPERIOR - ES6160013 | Habitats Directive | 44 | protected area is adjacent to site | 0 | |
| RIO GUADIANA MENOR - TRAMO SUPERIOR - ES6160015 | Habitats Directive | 32 | protected area overlaps with site | 2 | |
| SIERRA DE ALCARAZ Y SEGURA Y CAÑONES DEL SEGURA Y DEL MUNDO - ES0000388 | Birds Directive | 174,617 | protected area overlaps with site | 14,970 | |
| SIERRA DE ALCARAZ Y SEGURA Y CAÑONES DEL SEGURA Y DEL MUNDO - ES4210008 | Habitats Directive | 174,881 | protected area overlaps with site | 14,767 | |
| Sierra de Castril | Nature Park | 12,265 | protected area overlaps with site | 12,000 |
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| SIERRA DE CASTRIL - ES6140002 | Birds Directive | 12,696 | protected area contained by site | 12,696 | |
| Sierra de Cazorla, Segura y las Villas | Nature Park | 214,300 | protected area contained by site | 214,300 |
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| Sierras de Cazorla y Segura | National Game Reserve | 76,000 | protected area contained by site | 76,000 | |
| SIERRAS DE CAZORLA, SEGURA Y LAS VILLAS - ES0000035 | Birds Directive | 210,122 | protected area overlaps with site | 177,933 | |
| SIERRAS DEL NORDESTE - ES6140005 | Habitats Directive | 46,148 | protected area overlaps with site | 20,513 |
Habitats
| IUCN habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | Alluvial and very wet forest; Broadleaved deciduous woodland; Broadleaved evergreen woodland; Mixed woodland; Native coniferous woodland | 65% |
| Shrubland | Sclerophyllous scrub, garrigue and maquis; Scrub | 35% |
| Grassland | Humid grasslands; Mesophile grasslands | - |
| Wetlands (inland) | Rivers and streams; Standing freshwater | - |
| Caves | Caves | - |
| Artificial landscapes (terrestrial) | Arable land; Forestry plantations; Perennial crops, orchards and groves | - |
| Rocky areas | Inland cliffs; Scree & boulders | - |
Land use
| Land-use | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|
| agriculture | 50% |
| forestry | 40% |
| hunting | 50% |
| tourism/recreation | - |
| nature conservation and research | 80% |
| urban/industrial/transport | - |
| water management | - |
| other | - |
Management considerations The main threats are from the large numbers of tourists visiting the area and infrastructure developments in the Guadalquivir valley. The site has a management plan. Conservation activities have included the reintroduction of Gypaetus barbatus. This is one of the largest protected areas in Europe.
Protection status National High International Partial76,000 ha of IBA covered by National Game Reserve (Sierras de Cazorla y Segura, 76,000 ha). 214,300 ha of IBA covered by Natural Park (Sierras de Cazorla, Segura y las Villas, 214,300 ha). 12,000 ha of IBA covered by Natural Park (Sierra de Castril, 12,265 ha). 214,300 ha of IBA covered by Biosphere Reserve (Sierras de Cazorla, Segura y las Villas, 214,300 ha). 214,300 ha of IBA covered by Special Protection Area (Sierras de Cazorla, Segura y las Villas, 214,300 ha).
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Recommended citation BirdLife International (2013) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Cazorla and Segura mountain ranges. Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 20/05/2013
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