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close| Location | Spain, Andalucía |
| Central coordinates | 5o 51.00' West 36o 52.00' North |
| IBA criteria | A1, A4i, B1i, B2, C1, C2, C6 |
| Area | 7,600 ha |
| Altitude | 75 - 410m |
| Year of IBA assessment | 2000 |
Ornithological information This is an important area for breeding and wintering ducks and for dispersing juvenile Aquila adalberti, Aquila chrysaetos and Hieraaetus fasciatus. Species of global conservation concern that do not meet IBA criteria: Aythya nyroca (wintering).
Site description A complex of with dense emergent vegetation. The surrounding area is dominated by arable agriculture and dehesas.
Populations of IBA trigger species
| Species | Season | Period | Population estimate | Quality of estimate | IBA Criteria | IUCN Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marbled Teal Marmaronetta angustirostris | non-breeding | 1996 | 75 individuals | medium | A1, A4i, B1i, C1, C2 | Vulnerable |
| White-headed Duck Oxyura leucocephala | non-breeding | 1997 | 48 individuals | good | A1, B1i, C1, C2 | Endangered |
| White-headed Duck Oxyura leucocephala | resident | 1996 | 10 breeding pairs | medium | A1, B1i, B2, C1, C2, C6 | Endangered |
| Spanish Imperial Eagle Aquila adalberti | non-breeding | 1994 | 5-10 individuals | good | A1, C1 | Vulnerable |
| Purple Swamphen Porphyrio porphyrio | resident | 1992 | 10 breeding pairs | medium | C6 | Least Concern |
| Red-knobbed Coot Fulica cristata | breeding | 1991 | 9 breeding pairs | medium | B2, C2, C6 | Least Concern |
Protected areas
| Protected area | Designation | Area (ha) | Relationship with IBA | Overlap with IBA (ha) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Complejo endorreico de Espera | Natural Reserve | 59 | protected area contained by site | 59 | |
| COMPLEJO ENDORREICO DE ESPERA - ES0000026 | Birds Directive | 515 | protected area contained by site | 515 | |
| Complejo endorreico de Lebrija-Las Cabezas | Natural Reserve | 23 | protected area contained by site | 23 | |
| COMPLEJO ENDORREICO LEBRIJA-LAS CABEZAS - ES0000275 | Birds Directive | 793 | protected area contained by site | 793 | |
| SALADO DE LEBRIJA-LAS CABEZAS - ES6180014 | Habitats Directive | 115 | protected area overlaps with site | 43 |
Habitats
| IUCN habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Shrubland | Sclerophyllous scrub, garrigue and maquis | - |
| Grassland | Dry siliceous grassland | - |
| Wetlands (inland) | Standing freshwater; Water fringe vegetation | - |
| Artificial landscapes (terrestrial) | Arable land | 26% |
Land use
| Land-use | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|
| agriculture | 26% |
Management considerations The main threats are from the intensification and expansion of agriculture, disturbance from visitors and gamekeepers, drought and hunting.
Protection status National Low International Low59 ha of IBA covered by Natural Reserve (Complejo endorreico de Espera, 59 ha). 23 ha of IBA covered by Natural Reserve (Complejo endorreico de Lebrija-Las Cabezas, 23 ha). 438 ha of IBA covered by Special Protection Area (Lagunas de Espera, 438 ha).
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Recommended citation BirdLife International (2013) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Lebrija, Las Cabezas and Espera lagoons. Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 22/05/2013
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