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close| Location | Spain, Andalucía |
| Central coordinates | 5o 10.00' West 37o 25.00' North |
| IBA criteria | A1, A4ii, B1iii, B2, C1, C2, C6 |
| Area | 62,200 ha |
| Altitude | 50 - 307m |
| Year of IBA assessment | 2000 |
Ornithological information This is an important area for steppic species. Species of global conservation concern that do not meet IBA criteria: Oxyura leucocephala (non-breeding) and Tetrax tetrax (20 resident pairs).
Site description A plain, dominated by cereal cultivation, in the Guadalquivir valley. There are patches of dehesa, olive-groves and a complex of saline lakes.
Populations of IBA trigger species
| Species | Season | Period | Population estimate | Quality of estimate | IBA Criteria | IUCN Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lesser Kestrel Falco naumanni | breeding | 1996 | 306 breeding pairs | medium | A1, A4ii, B1iii, B2, C1, C2, C6 | Least Concern |
| Great Bustard Otis tarda | resident | 1996 | 50 breeding pairs | medium | A1, C1, C6 | Vulnerable |
Protected areas
| Protected area | Designation | Area (ha) | Relationship with IBA | Overlap with IBA (ha) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CAMPIÑAS DE SEVILLA - ES6180017 | Birds Directive | 35,735 | protected area contained by site | 35,735 | |
| Complejo Endorreico de la Lantejuela | Natural Reserve | 66 | protected area contained by site | 66 | |
| COMPLEJO ENDORREICO LA LANTEJUELA - ES6180002 | Birds Directive | 896 | protected area contained by site | 896 |
Habitats
| IUCN habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | Alluvial and very wet forest; Broadleaved evergreen woodland | 26% |
| Wetlands (inland) | Standing brackish and salt water; Standing freshwater; Water fringe vegetation | - |
| Artificial landscapes (terrestrial) | Arable land; Perennial crops, orchards and groves | 26% |
Land use
| Land-use | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|
| agriculture | 75% |
| hunting | 70% |
Management considerations The main threats are agricultural intensification, over-exploitation of water resources and drought.
Protection status National Low International None66 ha of IBA covered by Natural Reserve (Complejo Endorreico de la Lantejuela, 66 ha).
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Recommended citation BirdLife International (2013) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Ecija-Osuna plain. Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 23/05/2013
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