Data Zone
Year of most recent IBA criteria assessment: 2011
Populations of IBA trigger species| Species | Current IUCN Red List Category | Season | Year(s) of estimate | Population estimate | IBA Criteria Triggered |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grey Partridge Perdix perdix | LC | resident | 2008 | 20-30 breeding pairs | C6 |
| European Honey-buzzard Pernis apivorus | LC | breeding | 1995 | min 15 breeding pairs | C6 |
| Short-toed Snake-eagle Circaetus gallicus | LC | breeding | 2009 | 15-20 breeding pairs | B2, C6 |
| Golden Eagle Aquila chrysaetos | LC | resident | 2009 | 11-12 breeding pairs | C6 |
| Booted Eagle Hieraaetus pennatus | LC | breeding | 1995 | min 19 breeding pairs | B2, C6 |
| Hen Harrier Circus cyaneus | LC | resident | 2009 | 15-20 breeding pairs | C6 |
Note: This table presents the IBA criteria triggered and the species that triggered then at the time of assessment, the current IUCN Red List category may vary from that which was in place at that time.
For more information about the IBA assessment process and criteria please click here
| Protected Area | Designation | Area (ha) | Relationship with IBA | Overlap with IBA (ha) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sierras de Demanda; Urbión, Cebollera y Cameros | Site of Community Importance (Habitats Directive) | 138,607 | protected area overlaps with site | 0 |
| Sierras de Demanda; Urbión, Cebollera y Cameros | Special Protection Area (Birds Directive) | 138,607 | protected area overlaps with site | 56,508 |
| Sierras de Demanda, Urbión, Cebollera y Cameros | Zona de Especial Conservación de Importancia Comunitaria | 138,607 | protected area overlaps with site | 0 |
| Sierra de la Demanda - ZEPA | Special Protection Area (Birds Directive) | 50,936 | protected area overlaps with site | 38,143 |
| Sierra De La Demanda | Site of Community Importance (Habitats Directive) | 70,745 | protected area overlaps with site | 46,698 |
| Riberas Del Río Tirón y Afluentes | Site of Community Importance (Habitats Directive) | 457 | protected area overlaps with site | 58 |
| Riberas Del Río Arlanzón y Afluentes | Site of Community Importance (Habitats Directive) | 1,119 | protected area is adjacent to site | 0 |
| Riberas Del Río Arlanza y Afluentes | Site of Community Importance (Habitats Directive) | 1,216 | protected area is adjacent to site | 0 |
| Demanda | National Game Reserve | 73,819 | protected area overlaps with site | 35,000 |
| Cameros | National Game Reserve | 92,918 | protected area overlaps with site | 15,000 |
| IUCN Habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | Broadleaved deciduous woodland, Mixed woodland, Alluvial and very wet forest, Treeline ecotone | - |
| Shrubland | Heathland | - |
| Grassland | Alpine, subalpine and boreal grassland, Humid grasslands | - |
| Wetlands (inland) | Rivers and streams | - |
| Rocky areas (eg. inland cliffs, mountain peaks) | Scree & boulders | - |
| Artificial/Terrestrial | Arable land, Forestry plantations | - |
| Land-use | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|
| agriculture | - |
| fisheries/aquaculture | - |
| forestry | - |
| hunting | - |
| water management | - |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2022) Important Bird Areas factsheet: La Demanda mountains. Downloaded from
http://www.birdlife.org on 26/09/2022.
