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close| Location | Spain, Islas Canarias |
| Central coordinates | 16o 41.00' West 28o 10.00' North |
| IBA criteria | B2, C2 |
| Area | 1,400 ha |
| Altitude | 0 - 428m |
| Year of IBA assessment | 2000 |
Ornithological information One of the most important areas left for steppic birds in Tenerife.
Site description A semi-arid landscape located in the south of Tenerife, comprising volcanic cones, lava fields, coastal habitats and arable plains. The vegetation is mainly salt-tolerant and drought-resistant.
Populations of IBA trigger species
| Species | Season | Period | Population estimate | Quality of estimate | IBA Criteria | IUCN Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barbary Partridge Alectoris barbara | resident | 1996 | 15 breeding pairs | poor | B2 | Least Concern |
| Cory's Shearwater Calonectris diomedea | breeding | 1996 | common [units unknown] | - | B2, C2 | Least Concern |
Protected areas
| Protected area | Designation | Area (ha) | Relationship with IBA | Overlap with IBA (ha) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franja marina Teno-Rasca - ES7020017 | Habitats Directive | 69,500 | protected area is adjacent to site | 0 | |
| Malpaís de la Rasca | Special Nature Reserve | 315 | protected area contained by site | 315 |
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| Malpas de la Rasca - ES7020050 | Habitats Directive | 313 | protected area overlaps with site | 305 | |
| Montaña de Guaza | Natural Monument | 726 | protected area contained by site | 726 |
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| Rasca y Guaza - ES0000345 | Birds Directive | 1,030 | protected area overlaps with site | 993 |
Local conservation groups The local conservation groups below are working to support conservation at this IBA.
| Name | Year formed |
|---|---|
| Ayuntamiento de Arona | 0 |
| Oficina Voluntariado Ambiental (Cabildo) | 0 |
| Centro de Recuperación de Fauna Silvestre (Cabildo) | 0 |
Habitats
| IUCN habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Shrubland | - | |
| Grassland | Steppes and dry calcareous grassland | - |
| Desert | Semidesert | 26% |
| Rocky areas | Inland cliffs | - |
| Coastline | Sea cliffs and rocky shores; Shingle & stony beaches | - |
| Artificial landscapes (terrestrial) | Arable land | - |
Land use
| Land-use | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|
| agriculture | 26% |
| tourism/recreation | - |
Management considerations Various human activities are damaging and degrading habitats: agricultural intensification, mining, infrastructure development and recreational activities. Illegal hunting also poses a threat. A management plan exists for the Special Natural Reserve.
Protection status National Partial International None315 ha of IBA covered by Special Natural Reserve (Malpaís de Rasca, 315 ha). 726 ha of IBA covered by Natural Monument (Montaña de Guaza, 726 ha).
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Recommended citation BirdLife International (2013) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Rasca lava fields-Guaza mountain-Las Mesas plain. Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 26/05/2013
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