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close| Location | Spain, Islas Canarias |
| Central coordinates | 17o 52.00' West 28o 43.00' North |
| IBA criteria | A1, B2, B3, C1, C6 |
| Area | 4,690 ha |
| Altitude | 400 - 2,426m |
| Year of IBA assessment | 2000 |
Ornithological information The site is the most important area in the Canary Islands for breeding Pyrrhocorax pyrrhocorax, and is also important for forest passerines.
Site description A mountainous area situated in the middle of La Palma, with deep gullies supporting Pinus canariensis and mixed Pinus and Laurus woodland. High mountain vegetation, streams and springs are also found within the site.
Populations of IBA trigger species
| Species | Season | Period | Population estimate | Quality of estimate | IBA Criteria | IUCN Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| White-tailed Laurel Pigeon Columba junoniae | resident | 1994 | frequent [units unknown] | - | A1, B2, C1 | Near Threatened |
| Red-billed Chough Pyrrhocorax pyrrhocorax | resident | 1996 | common [units unknown] | - | B2, C6 | Least Concern |
| Island Canary Serinus canaria | resident | 1996 | abundant [units unknown] | - | B3 | Least Concern |
Protected areas
| Protected area | Designation | Area (ha) | Relationship with IBA | Overlap with IBA (ha) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barlovento, Garafa, El Paso y Tijarafe - ES7020084 | Habitats Directive | 5,562 | protected area is adjacent to site | 0 | |
| Barranco de las Angustias - ES7020021 | Habitats Directive | 1,699 | protected area is adjacent to site | 0 | |
| Caldera de Taburiente - ES0000043 | Birds Directive | 4,355 | protected area contained by site | 4,355 | |
| Cumbres y acantilados del norte de La Palma - ES0000114 | Birds Directive | 22,701 | protected area is adjacent to site | 0 | |
| El Paso y Santa Cruz de La Palma - ES7020085 | Habitats Directive | 1,390 | protected area overlaps with site | 148 | |
| La Caldera de Taburiente | National Park | 4,690 | protected area overlaps with site | 4,690 | |
| Las Nieves - ES7020010 | Habitats Directive | 5,115 | protected area is adjacent to site | 0 | |
| Santa Cruz de La Palma - ES7020086 | Habitats Directive | 216 | protected area is adjacent to site | 0 |
Habitats
| IUCN habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | Broadleaved evergreen woodland; Native coniferous woodland | 26% |
| Shrubland | Scrub | - |
| Wetlands (inland) | Rivers and streams | - |
| Caves | Caves | - |
| Rocky areas | Inland cliffs | - |
Land use
| Land-use | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|
| nature conservation and research | 26% |
| tourism/recreation | - |
Management considerations Introduced Barbary sheep Ammotragus lervia can cause damage to habitats, while other introduced species prey upon birds (e.g., rats Rattus and cats Felis catus). Forest fires and illegal hunting pose additional threats. The area is a game refuge, and there is a management plan.
Protection status National High International High4,690 ha of IBA covered by National Park (La Caldera de Taburiente, 4,690 ha). 4,690 ha of IBA covered by Special Protection Area (La Caldera de Taburiente, 4,690 ha).
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Recommended citation BirdLife International (2013) Important Bird Areas factsheet: La Caldera de Taburiente National Park. Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 24/05/2013
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