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close| Location | Spain, Castilla y León |
| Central coordinates | 6o 40.00' West 40o 30.00' North |
| IBA criteria | B1i, B2, C2, C6 |
| Area | 47,000 ha |
| Altitude | 650 - 915m |
| Year of IBA assessment | 2000 |
Ornithological information This is an important site for breeding raptors and Ciconia nigra. Species of global conservation concern that do not meet IBA criteria: Tetrax tetrax (5 resident pairs).
Site description An area of plains to the south-west of Salamanca with dehesas, arable crops and grasslands. The site is crossed by the River Azaba with alluvial forest. The main human activities are arable cultivation and livestock-farming.
Populations of IBA trigger species
| Species | Season | Period | Population estimate | Quality of estimate | IBA Criteria | IUCN Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black Stork Ciconia nigra | breeding | 1996 | 8-12 breeding pairs | good | B1i, C2, C6 | Least Concern |
| Short-toed Snake-eagle Circaetus gallicus | breeding | 1996 | 10-20 breeding pairs | medium | B2 | Least Concern |
| Booted Eagle Hieraaetus pennatus | breeding | 1996 | 10-20 breeding pairs | medium | B2 | Least Concern |
Protected areas
| Protected area | Designation | Area (ha) | Relationship with IBA | Overlap with IBA (ha) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CAMPO DE ARGAÑÁN - ES0000218 | Birds Directive | 17,304 | protected area overlaps with site | 8,133 | |
| CAMPO DE ARGAÑÁN - ES4150098 | Habitats Directive | 9,272 | protected area overlaps with site | 6,087 | |
| CAMPO DE AZABA - ES0000202 | Birds Directive | 36,496 | protected area contained by site | 36,496 | |
| CAMPO DE AZABA - ES4150100 | Habitats Directive | 36,065 | protected area contained by site | 36,065 |
Habitats
| IUCN habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | Alluvial and very wet forest; Broadleaved evergreen woodland; Native coniferous woodland | 26% |
| Shrubland | Sclerophyllous scrub, garrigue and maquis | - |
| Grassland | Dry siliceous grassland | - |
| Artificial landscapes (terrestrial) | Arable land | - |
Land use
| Land-use | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|
| forestry | - |
| agriculture | 26% |
Management considerations The most important threats are plans to build a wind-farm and a hydroelectric power-station, and gravel extraction.
Protection status National None International None
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Recommended citation BirdLife International (2013) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Campo de Argañán. Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 20/06/2013
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