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close| Location | Spain, Andalucía |
| Central coordinates | 4o 27.00' West 36o 37.00' North |
| IBA criteria | A1, A4i, B1i, C1, C2, C6 |
| Area | 125 ha |
| Altitude | 0 - 5m |
| Year of IBA assessment | 2000 |
Ornithological information This is an important passage site for seabirds and other waterbirds.
Site description An alluvial plain with artificial salt and freshwater lagoons, a sand beach, reedbeds (Phragmites) and Tamarix scrub. Inland the site is mainly covered by irrigated crops and riverine forest.
Populations of IBA trigger species
| Species | Season | Period | Population estimate | Quality of estimate | IBA Criteria | IUCN Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black Stork Ciconia nigra | passage | 1997 | 20 individuals | medium | B1i, C2 | Least Concern |
| Little Bittern Ixobrychus minutus | breeding | 1996 | 6 breeding pairs | good | C6 | Least Concern |
| Audouin's Gull Larus audouinii | passage | 1996 | 227-412 individuals | good | A1, A4i, B1i, C1, C2 | Near Threatened |
Protected areas
| Protected area | Designation | Area (ha) | Relationship with IBA | Overlap with IBA (ha) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Desembocadura del Guadalhorce | Natural Landscape | 67 | protected area contained by site | 67 |
Habitats
| IUCN habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | Alluvial and very wet forest | 5% |
| Shrubland | Scrub | 5% |
| Grassland | Humid grasslands; Mesophile grasslands | 10% |
| Wetlands (inland) | Rivers and streams; Standing brackish and salt water; Standing freshwater; Water fringe vegetation | 25% |
| Artificial landscapes (terrestrial) | Arable land; Forestry plantations | 55% |
| Coastline | Lagoons; Sand dunes & beaches | - |
Land use
| Land-use | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|
| agriculture | 55% |
Management considerations Canalization of the river, alteration of the river course, disturbance from visitors and illegal hunting are all threats.
Protection status National Partial International None67 ha of IBA covered by Natural Landscape (Desembocadura del Guadalhorce, 67 ha).
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Recommended citation BirdLife International (2013) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Mouth of the river Guadalhorce. Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 22/05/2013
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