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close| Location | Spain, Aragón,Navarra |
| Central coordinates | 1o 34.00' West 42o 24.00' North |
| IBA criteria | C6 |
| Area | 260 ha |
| Altitude | 350 - 370m |
| Year of IBA assessment | 2000 |
Ornithological information This is an important site for breeding herons and wetland raptors and passage site for Grus grus and wildfowl.
Site description Small endorreic lagoons, now used for irrigation, with water-fringe vegetation.
Populations of IBA trigger species
| Species | Season | Period | Population estimate | Quality of estimate | IBA Criteria | IUCN Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great Bittern Botaurus stellaris | resident | 1996 | 1-2 breeding pairs | good | C6 | Least Concern |
| Purple Heron Ardea purpurea | breeding | 1996 | 18-22 breeding pairs | good | C6 | Least Concern |
| Western Marsh-harrier Circus aeruginosus | resident | 1992 | 35-40 breeding pairs | good | C6 | Least Concern |
Protected areas
| Protected area | Designation | Area (ha) | Relationship with IBA | Overlap with IBA (ha) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laguna de Dos Reinos | Natural Area | 21 | protected area contained by site | 21 | |
| Laguna de Pitillas | Nature Reserve | 216 | protected area contained by site | 216 |
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| Laguna de Pitillas - ES0000133 | Birds Directive | 215 | protected area contained by site | 215 |
Habitats
| IUCN habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Wetlands (inland) | Standing brackish and salt water; Standing freshwater; Water fringe vegetation | 100% |
Land use
| Land-use | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|
| water management | 100% |
Management considerations The main threats are from sedimentation and nutrient pollution, both a result of intensive agriculture around the lagoons. A management plan exists for both lagoons.
Protection status National High International High21 ha of IBA covered by Natural Area (Laguna de Dos Reinos, 21 ha). 216 ha of IBA covered by Natural Reserve (Laguna de Pitillas, 216 ha). 21 ha of IBA covered by Special Protection Area (Laguna de Dos Reinos, 21 ha). 216 ha of IBA covered by Special Protection Area (Laguna de Pitillas, 216 ha).
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Recommended citation BirdLife International (2013) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Pitillas and Dos Reinos lagoons. Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 20/06/2013
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