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close| Location | Spain, Islas Canarias |
| Central coordinates | 17o 57.00' West 28o 41.00' North |
| IBA criteria | B2, C6 |
| Area | 40 ha |
| Altitude | 0 - 200m |
| Year of IBA assessment | 2000 |
Ornithological information The site is also important as a possible breeding site for Pyrrhocorax pyrrhocorax.
Site description A small stretch of coastal cliffs and a rock stack that supports drought-resistant vegetation, situated in the north-west of La Palma.
Populations of IBA trigger species
| Species | Season | Period | Population estimate | Quality of estimate | IBA Criteria | IUCN Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barbary Partridge Alectoris barbara | resident | 1996 | frequent [units unknown] | - | B2 | Least Concern |
| Cory's Shearwater Calonectris diomedea | breeding | 1996 | frequent [units unknown] | - | B2 | Least Concern |
| Common Tern Sterna hirundo | breeding | 1996 | 6 breeding pairs | good | C6 | Least Concern |
Protected areas
| Protected area | Designation | Area (ha) | Relationship with IBA | Overlap with IBA (ha) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acantilado de Las Traviesas - ES0000338 | Birds Directive | 46 | protected area overlaps with site | 20 | |
| Barranco del Jorado - ES7020016 | Habitats Directive | 98 | protected area overlaps with site | 7 |
Habitats
| IUCN habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Sea | Sea inlets and coastal features | - |
| Coastline | Rock stacks and islets; Sea cliffs and rocky shores; Shingle & stony beaches | - |
Land use
| Land-use | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|
| not utilised | 100% |
Management considerations Human access is very difficult; no serious threats are known at the site.
Protection status National None International None
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Recommended citation BirdLife International (2013) Important Bird Areas factsheet: El Roque coastal cliffs. Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 25/05/2013
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