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close| Location | Spain, Andalucía |
| Central coordinates | 6o 50.00' West 38o 0.00' North |
| IBA criteria | B1i, B1iii, C2 |
| Area | 35,000 ha |
| Altitude | 400 - 712m |
| Year of IBA assessment | 2000 |
Ornithological information This is an important site for breeding and dispersing raptors and Ciconia nigra. Species of global conservation concern that do not meet IBA criteria: Aegypius monachus (resident) and Aquila adalberti (4 non-breeding individuals).
Site description A mountainous area, north-west of Huelva, with deep gullies and river canyons. Vegetation includes dehesas, Pinus and Eucalyptus plantations, scrub and riverine vegetation around the Rivers Chanza and Múrtigas.
Populations of IBA trigger species
| Species | Season | Period | Population estimate | Quality of estimate | IBA Criteria | IUCN Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black Stork Ciconia nigra | passage | 1997 | 30 individuals | medium | B1i, C2 | Least Concern |
| Griffon Vulture Gyps fulvus | non-breeding | 1997 | 200 individuals | medium | B1iii, C2 | Least Concern |
Protected areas
| Protected area | Designation | Area (ha) | Relationship with IBA | Overlap with IBA (ha) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RIVERA DE CHANZA - ES6150022 | Habitats Directive | 70 | protected area overlaps with site | 11 | |
| Sierra de Aracena y Picos de Aroche | Nature Park | 184,000 | protected area overlaps with site | 30,000 |
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| SIERRA DE ARACENA Y PICOS DE AROCHE - ES0000051 | Birds Directive | 186,800 | protected area overlaps with site | 27,800 |
Habitats
| IUCN habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | Broadleaved evergreen woodland | 26% |
| Shrubland | - | |
| Grassland | - | |
| Artificial landscapes (terrestrial) | Forestry plantations | - |
Land use
| Land-use | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|
| forestry | 26% |
| hunting | - |
| agriculture | - |
Management considerations Intensive forestry and the associated network of tracks is the most important threat. Illegal hunting and increasing visitor pressure are also problems.
Protection status National Partial International Partial30,000 ha of IBA covered by Natural Park (Sierra de Aracena y Picos de Aroche, 184,000 ha). 30,000 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: Las Contiendas mountain range. Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 20/06/2013
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