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close| Location | Spain, Andalucía |
| Central coordinates | 6o 30.00' West 37o 55.00' North |
| IBA criteria | B1i, B2, C2, C6 |
| Area | 71,000 ha |
| Altitude | 400 - 871m |
| Year of IBA assessment | 2000 |
Ornithological information This is an important area for breeding and dispersing juvenile raptors and Ciconia nigra. It is also an important passage and wintering site for passerines. Species of global conservation concern that do not meet IBA criteria: Aquila adalberti (non-breeding) and Falco naumanni (2-4 breeding pairs).
Site description A mountainous area north-east of Huelva. Dehesas dominate the area. Riverine vegetation occurs along the main streams. The main human activity is livestock-farming.
Populations of IBA trigger species
| Species | Season | Period | Population estimate | Quality of estimate | IBA Criteria | IUCN Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black Stork Ciconia nigra | breeding | 1997 | 4 breeding pairs | medium | B1i, C2 | Least Concern |
| Short-toed Snake-eagle Circaetus gallicus | breeding | 1997 | 20 breeding pairs | medium | B2, C6 | Least Concern |
| Booted Eagle Hieraaetus pennatus | breeding | 1997 | 25 breeding pairs | medium | B2, C6 | Least Concern |
Protected areas
| Protected area | Designation | Area (ha) | Relationship with IBA | Overlap with IBA (ha) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sierra de Aracena y Picos de Aroche | Nature Park | 184,000 | protected area contains site | 71,000 |
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| SIERRA DE ARACENA Y PICOS DE AROCHE - ES0000051 | Birds Directive | 186,800 | protected area contains site | 71,000 | |
| SIERRA NORTE - ES0000053 | Birds Directive | 177,478 | protected area is adjacent to site | 0 |
Habitats
| IUCN habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | Broadleaved evergreen woodland | 26% |
| Shrubland | - | |
| Grassland | - |
Land use
| Land-use | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|
| agriculture | 26% |
| hunting | - |
Management considerations The main threats are from high hunting pressure, mining, and uncontrolled tourism.
Protection status National High International High71,000 ha of IBA covered by Natural Park (Sierra de Aracena y Picos de Aroche, 184,000 ha). 71,000 ha of IBA covered by Special Protection Area (Sierra de Aracena y Picos de Aroche, 184,000 ha).
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Recommended citation BirdLife International (2013) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Sierra de Aracena. Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 23/05/2013
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