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close| Location | Spain, Extremadura |
| Central coordinates | 6o 0.00' West 40o 4.00' North |
| IBA criteria | A1, B1i, B2, C1, C2 |
| Area | 18,000 ha |
| Altitude | 350 - 1,250m |
| Year of IBA assessment | 2000 |
Ornithological information This is an important area for Falco naumanni and passage Ciconia nigra. Species of global conservation concern that do not meet IBA criteria: Aegypius monachus (non-breeding).
Site description A small mountain range with Quercus woodland and dehesas at lower altitudes. The site includes the city of Plasencia and the Plasencia reservoir.
Populations of IBA trigger species
| Species | Season | Period | Population estimate | Quality of estimate | IBA Criteria | IUCN Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black Stork Ciconia nigra | passage | 1997 | 10 individuals | medium | B1i, C2 | Least Concern |
| Lesser Kestrel Falco naumanni | breeding | 1997 | 70 breeding pairs | good | A1, B2, C1 | Least Concern |
Protected areas
| Protected area | Designation | Area (ha) | Relationship with IBA | Overlap with IBA (ha) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARROYOS BARBAON Y CALZONES - ES4320060 | Habitats Directive | 1,797 | protected area is adjacent to site | 0 | |
| RIO TIETAR - ES4320031 | Habitats Directive | 6,227 | protected area is adjacent to site | 0 | |
| RIO Y PINARES DEL TIETAR - ES0000427 | Birds Directive | 9,888 | protected area is adjacent to site | 0 | |
| RIOS ALAGON Y JERTE - ES4320071 | Habitats Directive | 2,593 | protected area overlaps with site | 610 | |
| SIERRA DE GREDOS Y VALLE DEL JERTE - ES4320038 | Habitats Directive | 74,269 | protected area overlaps with site | 1,582 |
Habitats
| IUCN habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | Broadleaved deciduous woodland; Broadleaved evergreen woodland | 26% |
| Shrubland | - | |
| Wetlands (inland) | Rivers and streams; Standing freshwater | - |
| Rocky areas | Inland cliffs | - |
| Artificial landscapes (terrestrial) | Other urban and industrial areas | - |
Land use
| Land-use | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|
| agriculture | 26% |
| hunting | - |
Management considerations The main threats are from the restoration of old buildings used as nesting sites by Falco naumanni (`Other' threats, above), and increasing urban development.
Protection status National None International None
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Recommended citation BirdLife International (2013) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Plasencia and San Bernabé mountain range. Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 25/05/2013
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