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close| Location | Portugal, Alentejo |
| Central coordinates | 7o 12.00' West 39o 2.00' North |
| IBA criteria | A1, B2, C1, C6 |
| Area | 5,049 ha |
| Altitude | 150 - 230m |
| Year of IBA assessment | 2002 |
Ornithological information It is an important area for steppic species. Includes about 10% of the national population of Falco naumanni and during the postnuptial season are important the populations of Otis tarda (5%) and Tetrax tetrax.Burhinus oedicnemus is common in this area.
Site description Plain area in the Baixo Alentejo, with cultures of cereals and some places with evergreen woodland of oaks.
Populations of IBA trigger species
| Species | Season | Period | Population estimate | Quality of estimate | IBA Criteria | IUCN Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lesser Kestrel Falco naumanni | breeding | 2001 | 20 breeding pairs | good | A1, C1, C6 | Least Concern |
| Montagu's Harrier Circus pygargus | breeding | 1996 | 11-50 breeding pairs | medium | C6 | Least Concern |
| Great Bustard Otis tarda | resident | 1999 | 30-50 breeding pairs | good | A1, C1 | Vulnerable |
| Little Bustard Tetrax tetrax | resident | 2002 | 60 individuals | medium | A1, C1 | Near Threatened |
| European Roller Coracias garrulus | breeding | 2001 | frequent [units unknown] | - | C6 | Near Threatened |
| Calandra Lark Melanocorypha calandra | resident | 1994 | common [units unknown] | - | B2 | Least Concern |
Protected areas
| Protected area | Designation | Area (ha) | Relationship with IBA | Overlap with IBA (ha) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cuba - PTZPE0057 | Birds Directive | 4,081 | protected area contained by site | 4,081 |
Habitats
| IUCN habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | Broadleaved evergreen woodland | - |
| Artificial landscapes (terrestrial) | Arable land; Other urban and industrial areas | - |
Land use
| Land-use | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|
| agriculture | - |
| forestry | - |
| hunting | - |
Management considerations The area has not a conservation statute and is included in the watering irrigation area of Alqueva. Construction of an electric line, also for Alqueva, could cause disturbance to birds.
Protection status National noneInternational none
References Rocha et al. (2002)
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