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close| Location | Spain, Islas Canarias |
| Central coordinates | 13o 52.00' West 28o 34.00' North |
| IBA criteria | A1, A2, B2, C1, C2, C6 |
| Area | 1,150 ha |
| Altitude | 250 - 527m |
| Year of IBA assessment | 2000 |
Ornithological information One of the most important areas on Fuerteventura for Saxicola dacotiae.
Site description Situated in a mountainous area in the north of Fuerteventura, Vallebrón is a large valley with steep slopes and terracing in places. Scrub and drought-resistant grassland are interspersed with arable land. Human activities include goat-grazing.
Populations of IBA trigger species
| Species | Season | Period | Population estimate | Quality of estimate | IBA Criteria | IUCN Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuerteventura Stonechat Saxicola dacotiae | resident | 1994 | 20 breeding pairs | poor | A1, A2, B2, C1, C2, C6 | Near Threatened |
| Berthelot's Pipit Anthus berthelotii | resident | 1995 | common [units unknown] | - | A2 | Least Concern |
| Trumpeter Finch Bucanetes githagineus | resident | 1995 | common [units unknown] | - | B2, C6 | Least Concern |
Protected areas
| Protected area | Designation | Area (ha) | Relationship with IBA | Overlap with IBA (ha) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vallebrón y valles de Fimapaire y Fenimoy - ES0000349 | Birds Directive | 5,803 | protected area overlaps with site | 751 |
Habitats
| IUCN habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Shrubland | 26% | |
| Grassland | 26% | |
| Rocky areas | Inland cliffs | - |
| Artificial landscapes (terrestrial) | Arable land | - |
Land use
| Land-use | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|
| agriculture | 26% |
Management considerations Overgrazing, electric powerlines and illegal hunting are the most important threats to this area.
Protection status National None International None
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Recommended citation BirdLife International (2013) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Morro Tabaiba-Morro de los Rincones-Vallebrón mountains. Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 24/05/2013
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