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close| Location | Spain, Andalucía |
| Central coordinates | 3o 21.00' West 37o 55.00' North |
| IBA criteria | B1iii, B2, C2, C6 |
| Area | 663 ha |
| Altitude | 320 - 361m |
| Year of IBA assessment | 2000 |
Ornithological information This is an important site for breeding, passage and wintering waterbirds, particularly breeding Porphyrio porphyrio, and also for non-breeding Milvus migrans. Species of global conservation concern that do not meet IBA criteria: Oxyura leucocephala (3-5 passage individuals).
Site description A group of three shallow reservoirs with abundant emergent vegetation and reedbeds (Phragmites). An area of riverine forest remains. The surrounds are dominated by arable cultivation and olive-groves.
Populations of IBA trigger species
| Species | Season | Period | Population estimate | Quality of estimate | IBA Criteria | IUCN Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black Kite Milvus migrans | non-breeding | 1996 | 200 individuals | medium | B1iii, C2 | Least Concern |
| Western Marsh-harrier Circus aeruginosus | resident | 1996 | 3 breeding pairs | good | C6 | Least Concern |
| Purple Swamphen Porphyrio porphyrio | resident | 1996 | 30-50 breeding pairs | medium | B2, C2, C6 | Least Concern |
| Pied Avocet Recurvirostra avosetta | winter | 1996 | 300 individuals | good | B2 | Least Concern |
Protected areas
| Protected area | Designation | Area (ha) | Relationship with IBA | Overlap with IBA (ha) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alto Guadalquivir | Natural Landscape | 663 | protected area contained by site | 663 | |
| ALTO GUADALQUIVIR - ES6160002 | Birds Directive | 769 | protected area contained by site | 157 | |
| RIO GUADALQUIVIR TRAMO SUPERIOR - ES6160013 | Habitats Directive | 44 | protected area is adjacent to site | 0 | |
| RIO GUADIANA MENOR - TRAMO INFERIOR - ES6160011 | Habitats Directive | 49 | protected area is adjacent to site | 0 | |
| TRAMO INFERIOR DEL RIO GUADALIMAR Y ALTO GUADALQUIVIR - ES6160010 | Habitats Directive | 1,052 | protected area overlaps with site | 13 |
Habitats
| IUCN habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | Alluvial and very wet forest | 26% |
| Wetlands (inland) | Standing freshwater; Water fringe vegetation | 26% |
Land use
| Land-use | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|
| water management | - |
| urban/industrial/transport | 26% |
Management considerations The main threats are from sedimentation and the possible construction of a larger dam which would destroy the area.
Protection status National High International None663 ha of IBA covered by Natural Landscape (Alto Guadalquivir, 663 ha).
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Recommended citation BirdLife International (2013) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Middle section of river Guadalquivir reservoirs. Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 25/05/2013
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