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close| Location | Spain, Aragón |
| Central coordinates | 0o 3.00' East 41o 50.00' North |
| IBA criteria | A4i, B1i, B2, C2, C6 |
| Area | 14,400 ha |
| Altitude | 200 - 300m |
| Year of IBA assessment | 2000 |
Ornithological information This is an important site for breeding waders, raptors and passage Grus grus.
Site description An area of irrigated rice and cereal cultivation crossed by three gullies with reedbeds (Phragmites). A small area of natural steppe vegetation remains.
Populations of IBA trigger species
| Species | Season | Period | Population estimate | Quality of estimate | IBA Criteria | IUCN Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lesser Kestrel Falco naumanni | breeding | 1996 | 36 breeding pairs | good | C6 | Least Concern |
| Western Marsh-harrier Circus aeruginosus | resident | 1996 | 15 breeding pairs | good | C6 | Least Concern |
| Montagu's Harrier Circus pygargus | breeding | 1996 | 10-15 breeding pairs | good | C6 | Least Concern |
| Common Crane Grus grus | passage | 1996 | 300-2,000 individuals | medium | A4i, B1i, C2 | Least Concern |
| Black-winged Stilt Himantopus himantopus | breeding | 1996 | 250-350 breeding pairs | good | A4i, B1i, C2, C6 | Least Concern |
| European Bee-eater Merops apiaster | breeding | 1996 | 300 breeding pairs | medium | B2 | Least Concern |
Habitats
| IUCN habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Wetlands (inland) | Rivers and streams; Water fringe vegetation | 10% |
| Artificial landscapes (terrestrial) | Arable land | 90% |
Land use
| Land-use | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|
| agriculture | 80% |
| hunting | 100% |
Management considerations The main threat is agricultural intensification.
Protection status National None International None
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Recommended citation BirdLife International (2013) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Cinca river rice fields and steppe area. Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 19/06/2013
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