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close| Location | Spain, Aragón |
| Central coordinates | 1o 10.00' West 42o 10.00' North |
| IBA criteria | C6 |
| Area | 860 ha |
| Altitude | 250 - 650m |
| Year of IBA assessment | 2000 |
Ornithological information This is an important site for breeding waterbirds and wintering ducks.
Site description Small ponds used for irrigation, with emergent vegetation (Phragmites, Typha, Scirpus), surrounded by irrigated crops.
Populations of IBA trigger species
| Species | Season | Period | Population estimate | Quality of estimate | IBA Criteria | IUCN Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great Bittern Botaurus stellaris | resident | 1996 | 2 breeding pairs | medium | C6 | Least Concern |
| Purple Heron Ardea purpurea | breeding | 1996 | 15-20 breeding pairs | medium | C6 | Least Concern |
| Western Marsh-harrier Circus aeruginosus | resident | 1996 | 15-20 breeding pairs | medium | C6 | Least Concern |
Protected areas
| Protected area | Designation | Area (ha) | Relationship with IBA | Overlap with IBA (ha) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LAGUNAS Y CARRIZALES DE CINCO VILLAS - ES0000289 | Birds Directive | 358 | protected area overlaps with site | 316 |
Habitats
| IUCN habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Wetlands (inland) | Standing freshwater; Water fringe vegetation | 100% |
Land use
| Land-use | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|
| water management | 80% |
| hunting | 10% |
Management considerations The main threats are from agricultural intensification, dredging, disturbance and hunting.
Protection status National None International None
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Recommended citation BirdLife International (2013) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Cinco Villas ponds. Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 19/06/2013
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