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close| Location | Spain, País Valenciano |
| Central coordinates | 0o 5.00' West 38o 50.00' North |
| IBA criteria | B1i, B2, C2, C6 |
| Area | 1,290 ha |
| Altitude | 0 - 87m |
| Year of IBA assessment | 2000 |
Ornithological information This is an important site for breeding herons and waders and wintering and passage waterbirds.
Site description An area of reedbed (Phragmites) and humid grassland that is prone to flooding. Hunting and agriculture are the main human activities.
Populations of IBA trigger species
| Species | Season | Period | Population estimate | Quality of estimate | IBA Criteria | IUCN Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marbled Teal Marmaronetta angustirostris | breeding | 1996 | 3 breeding pairs | medium | B2, C6 | Vulnerable |
| Little Bittern Ixobrychus minutus | resident | 1995 | 30-50 breeding pairs | medium | B2, C6 | Least Concern |
| Purple Heron Ardea purpurea | resident | 1996 | 12-15 breeding pairs | medium | C6 | Least Concern |
| Black-winged Stilt Himantopus himantopus | breeding | 1996 | 13-166 breeding pairs | good | B1i, C2, C6 | Least Concern |
Protected areas
| Protected area | Designation | Area (ha) | Relationship with IBA | Overlap with IBA (ha) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marjal de Pego - Oliva | Nature Park | 1,290 | protected area contained by site | 1,290 |
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| Marjal de Pego-Oliva | Wetlands of International Importance (Ramsar) | 1,290 | protected area overlaps with site | 1,290 |
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| Marjal de Pego-Oliva. - ES0000147 | Birds Directive | 1,255 | protected area overlaps with site | 1,230 |
Habitats
| IUCN habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Shrubland | Sclerophyllous scrub, garrigue and maquis | 10% |
| Grassland | Humid grasslands | 15% |
| Wetlands (inland) | Rivers and streams; Standing freshwater; Water fringe vegetation | 55% |
| Artificial landscapes (terrestrial) | Perennial crops, orchards and groves | 20% |
Land use
| Land-use | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|
| agriculture | 20% |
| hunting | 100% |
Management considerations The main threats are from water management and abstraction by local farmers and the high hunting pressure.
Protection status National High International High1,290 ha of IBA covered by Natural Park (Marjal de Pego-Oliva, 1,290 ha). 1,290 ha of IBA covered by Special Protection Area (Marjal de Pego-Oliva, 1,290 ha).
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Recommended citation BirdLife International (2013) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Pego-Oliva marshes. Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 18/06/2013
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