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close| Location | Spain, Islas Canarias |
| Central coordinates | 16o 49.00' West 28o 20.00' North |
| IBA criteria | A1, A2, B2, B3, C1, C6 |
| Area | 800 ha |
| Altitude | 250 - 1,200m |
| Year of IBA assessment | 2000 |
Ornithological information This site holds the most significant numbers of Columba junoniae on Tenerife, and the main Puffinus puffinus breeding colony on the island. It is also important for other endemic birds.
Site description One of the best-conserved laurel Laurus forests in Tenerife. Formerly cultivated areas have been invaded by scrub, and vertical cliffs support characteristic vegetation. Human activities include the cutting of branches for use in tomato/banana cultivation.
Populations of IBA trigger species
| Species | Season | Period | Population estimate | Quality of estimate | IBA Criteria | IUCN Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barbary Partridge Alectoris barbara | resident | 1996 | common [units unknown] | - | B2 | Least Concern |
| Eurasian Sparrowhawk Accipiter nisus | resident | 1995 | 5-7 breeding pairs | good | C6 | Least Concern |
| Dark-tailed Laurel Pigeon Columba bollii | resident | 1996 | abundant [units unknown] | - | A1, A2, B2, C1, C6 | Least Concern |
| White-tailed Laurel Pigeon Columba junoniae | resident | 1996 | frequent [units unknown] | - | A1, A2, B2, C1, C6 | Near Threatened |
| Plain Swift Apus unicolor | resident | 1996 | abundant [units unknown] | - | A2, B3 | Least Concern |
| Goldcrest Regulus regulus | resident | 1995 | abundant [units unknown] | - | A2, B3 | Least Concern |
| Berthelot's Pipit Anthus berthelotii | resident | 1996 | common [units unknown] | - | A2 | Least Concern |
| Island Canary Serinus canaria | resident | 1996 | abundant [units unknown] | - | A2, B3 | Least Concern |
Protected areas
| Protected area | Designation | Area (ha) | Relationship with IBA | Overlap with IBA (ha) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Teno | Rural Park | 8,064 | protected area contains site | 800 |
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| Teno - ES0000106 | Birds Directive | 8,016 | protected area contains site | 800 | |
| Teno - ES7020096 | Habitats Directive | 6,120 | protected area contains site | 800 |
Habitats
| IUCN habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | Broadleaved evergreen woodland | 26% |
| Shrubland | Heathland; Scrub | - |
| Wetlands (inland) | Rivers and streams | - |
| Rocky areas | Inland cliffs | - |
| Artificial landscapes (terrestrial) | Arable land; Forestry plantations; Perennial crops, orchards and groves | - |
Land use
| Land-use | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|
| agriculture | 26% |
| forestry | 26% |
| tourism/recreation | - |
Management considerations Introduced rats Rattus affect both Columba populations, especially C. junoniae. Forest fires (some man-made) cause habitat loss and affect breeding species. Additional threats include open-air sports, illegal hunting and the clearing of tracks and roads. The area is a game reserve. Various studies have been undertaken on the biology, distribution, ecology and conservation of the two Columba species.
Protection status National High International High800 ha of IBA covered by Rural Park (Teno, 8,064 ha). 800 ha of IBA covered by Special Protection Area (Teno, 7,645 ha).
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Recommended citation BirdLife International (2013) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Mountain of Agua, gully of Los Cochinos and gully of Cuevas Negras. Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 24/05/2013
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