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close| Location | Spain, Islas Canarias |
| Central coordinates | 16o 39.00' West 28o 11.00' North |
| IBA criteria | A1, A2, B2, B3, C1, C6 |
| Area | 1,750 ha |
| Altitude | 1,450 - 2,400m |
| Year of IBA assessment | 2000 |
Ornithological information The site is important for endemic forest passerines, especially Fringilla teydea.
Site description Pinus canariensis woodland in the south of Tenerife, that are of high ecological and floristic value. Spartocystus and Adenocarpus scrub occurs at higher altitudes.
Populations of IBA trigger species
| Species | Season | Period | Population estimate | Quality of estimate | IBA Criteria | IUCN Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great Spotted Woodpecker Dendrocopos major | resident | 1996 | present [units unknown] | - | C6 | Least Concern |
| Goldcrest Regulus regulus | resident | 1996 | common [units unknown] | - | A2 | Least Concern |
| Blue Chaffinch Fringilla teydea | resident | 1996 | abundant [units unknown] | - | A1, A2, B2, C1, C6 | Near Threatened |
| 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corona Forestal - ES7020054 | Habitats Directive | 41,068 | protected area overlaps with site | 1,651 | |
| Ladera S. Ursula, Los Organos, Altos del Valle. | Nature Park | 12,114 | protected area contains site | 1,750 |
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| Montes y cumbre de Tenerife - ES0000107 | Birds Directive | 68,023 | protected area contains site | 1,750 | |
| Parque Nacional del Teide - ES7020043 | Habitats Directive | 18,993 | protected area overlaps with site | 99 |
Habitats
| IUCN habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | Native coniferous woodland | 26% |
| Shrubland | Scrub | 26% |
| Rocky areas | Inland cliffs | - |
Land use
| Land-use | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|
| forestry | 26% |
Management considerations Forest fires (some of them man-made) are a major threat. Illegal hunting and activities related to forestry practices (cutting of branches for use in cultivation) adversely affect the habitat, and rats Rattus and feral cats Felis catus prey on birds. Various studies have been undertaken on the biology and distribution of raptors, Fringilla teydea and Dendrocopos major.
Protection status National High International High1,750 ha of IBA covered by Natural Park (Corona Forestal, 40,545 ha). 1,750 ha of IBA covered by Special Protection Area (Corona Forestal de Tenerife, 37,173 ha).
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Recommended citation BirdLife International (2013) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Vilaflor pine woodland. Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 22/05/2013
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