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close| Location | Spain, Extremadura |
| Central coordinates | 6o 15.00' West 38o 40.00' North |
| IBA criteria | A1, B1i, B2, C1, C2 |
| Area | 66,500 ha |
| Altitude | 275 - 677m |
| Year of IBA assessment | 2000 |
Ornithological information An important area for raptors, steppic species, and wintering Grus grus.
Site description An area of plains, in the centre of the province of Badajoz, dominated by cereal cultivation and dehesas.
Populations of IBA trigger species
| Species | Season | Period | Population estimate | Quality of estimate | IBA Criteria | IUCN Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bonelli's Eagle Aquila fasciatus | resident | 1995 | 6 breeding pairs | good | B2 | Least Concern |
| Great Bustard Otis tarda | resident | 1996 | 36-100 breeding pairs | medium | A1, C1 | Vulnerable |
| Common Crane Grus grus | winter | 1995 | 647-1,852 individuals | good | B1i, C2 | Least Concern |
Protected areas
| Protected area | Designation | Area (ha) | Relationship with IBA | Overlap with IBA (ha) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COLONIAS DE CERNICALO PRIMILLA DE RIVERA DEL FRESNO - ES0000432 | Birds Directive | 27 | protected area overlaps with site | 11 | |
| RIO PALOMILLAS - ES4310065 | Habitats Directive | 396 | protected area overlaps with site | 109 | |
| SIERRA GRANDE DE HORNACHOS - ES0000072 | Birds Directive | 12,190 | protected area is adjacent to site | 0 | |
| SIERRAS CENTRALES Y EMBALSE DE ALANGE - ES0000334 | Birds Directive | 16,571 | protected area overlaps with site | 13,850 |
Habitats
| IUCN habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | Broadleaved evergreen woodland | 26% |
| Shrubland | - | |
| Grassland | - | |
| Wetlands (inland) | Rivers and streams; Standing freshwater | - |
| Rocky areas | Inland cliffs | - |
| Artificial landscapes (terrestrial) | Arable land; Perennial crops, orchards and groves | 26% |
Land use
| Land-use | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|
| agriculture | 100% |
| water management | - |
Management considerations No serious threats known at the site.
Protection status National None International None
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Recommended citation BirdLife International (2013) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Alange. Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 25/05/2013
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