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close| Location | Spain, Islas Canarias |
| Central coordinates | 13o 50.00' West 28o 24.00' North |
| IBA criteria | A1, A2, B2, B3, C1, C2, C6 |
| Area | 7,500 ha |
| Altitude | 0 - 416m |
| Year of IBA assessment | 2000 |
Ornithological information An important area for raptors, El Cuchillete de Buenavista holds the largest number of breeding Neophron percnopterus in the Canaries. It is also the most important area on Fuerteventura for Pterocles orientalis. The coast and saltpans support wintering and migrating waders.
Site description The site comprises a mountainous area with rocky plains, and includes a gully with running water, and saltpans and sea cliffs at the coast. Scrub, drought-resistant grassland and crops all occur. Human activities include cattle-grazing.
Populations of IBA trigger species
| Species | Season | Period | Population estimate | Quality of estimate | IBA Criteria | IUCN Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Kestrel Falco tinnunculus | resident | 1988 | 50 breeding pairs | medium | B2 | Least Concern |
| Egyptian Vulture Neophron percnopterus | resident | 1988 | frequent [units unknown] | - | B2, C6 | Endangered |
| Houbara Bustard Chlamydotis undulata | resident | 1995 | 124 breeding pairs | good | B2, C2, C6 | Vulnerable |
| Eurasian Thick-knee Burhinus oedicnemus | resident | 1988 | 10 breeding pairs | medium | B2, C6 | Least Concern |
| Cream-coloured Courser Cursorius cursor | resident | 1994 | 10-15 breeding pairs | medium | B2, C2, C6 | Least Concern |
| Black-bellied Sandgrouse Pterocles orientalis | resident | 1994 | 40 breeding pairs | medium | B2, C6 | Least Concern |
| Plain Swift Apus unicolor | resident | 1995 | frequent [units unknown] | - | A2, B3 | Least Concern |
| Fuerteventura Stonechat Saxicola dacotiae | resident | 1995 | common [units unknown] | - | A1, A2, B2, C1, C6 | Near Threatened |
| Berthelot's Pipit Anthus berthelotii | resident | 1996 | abundant [units unknown] | - | A2, B3 | 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Llanos y cuchillos de Antigua - ES0000310 | Birds Directive | 9,913 | protected area overlaps with site | 5,730 |
Habitats
| IUCN habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Shrubland | - | |
| Grassland | Steppes and dry calcareous grassland | 26% |
| Desert | Semidesert | - |
| Wetlands (inland) | Rivers and streams | - |
| Rocky areas | Inland cliffs | - |
| Artificial landscapes (terrestrial) | Arable land; Ruderal land | 26% |
Land use
| Land-use | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|
| agriculture | 26% |
| fisheries/aquaculture | - |
| hunting | 26% |
| tourism/recreation | - |
Management considerations The main threat is posed by tourism (for example, jeep-safaris). Additional threats include bird collisions with electric powerlines, the possible construction of an aerodrome and illegal hunting. Five censuses of Chlamydotis undulata have been undertaken since 1979, and bird collisions with powerlines are monitored.
Protection status National None International None
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Recommended citation BirdLife International (2013) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Cuchillete de Buenavista-gully of La Torre-Los Alares. Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 23/05/2013
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