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close| Location | Spain, Cataluña |
| Central coordinates | 1o 30.00' East 41o 20.00' North |
| IBA criteria | B2, C6 |
| Area | 44,300 ha |
| Altitude | 400 - 963m |
| Year of IBA assessment | 2000 |
Ornithological information An important site for species associated with Mediterranean habitats.
Site description A mountain range dominated by Pinus and Quercus woodland and Mediterranean scrub.
Populations of IBA trigger species
| Species | Season | Period | Population estimate | Quality of estimate | IBA Criteria | IUCN Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bonelli's Eagle Aquila fasciatus | resident | 1996 | 5-6 breeding pairs | good | B2, C6 | Least Concern |
| Eurasian Eagle-owl Bubo bubo | resident | 1996 | 30 breeding pairs | poor | B2, C6 | Least Concern |
Protected areas
| Protected area | Designation | Area (ha) | Relationship with IBA | Overlap with IBA (ha) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capçaleres del Foix - ES5110022 | Birds Directive | 2,177 | protected area overlaps with site | 1,269 | |
| El Montmell-Marmellar - ES5140018 | Birds Directive | 9,333 | protected area overlaps with site | 5,562 | |
| Riu Gaià - ES5140019 | Birds Directive | 2,990 | protected area is adjacent to site | 0 | |
| Sistema Prelitoral Central - ES5110015 | Birds Directive | 19,649 | protected area overlaps with site | 17,338 |
Habitats
| IUCN habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | Broadleaved deciduous woodland; Native coniferous woodland | 26% |
| Shrubland | Sclerophyllous scrub, garrigue and maquis | 26% |
| Rocky areas | Inland cliffs | - |
Land use
| Land-use | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|
| agriculture | - |
| forestry | - |
| hunting | 26% |
| not utilised | - |
Management considerations The site is threatened by spreading urban development, forest fires and the erection of powerlines.
Protection status National None International None
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Recommended citation BirdLife International (2013) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Montagut and Montmell mountains. Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 22/05/2013
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