Data Zone
Country/territory: Spain
IBA criteria met: A1, B1i, B2, C1, C2, C6 (2011)
For more information about IBA criteria, please click here
Area: 88,133 ha
Site description (2000 baseline)
A mountainous area in the centre of Badajoz province with high cliffs, extensive areas of broadleaved evergreen forest, sclerophyllous scrub and dehesas in the valleys. The area is used for livestock- grazing.
Key biodiversity
The site is important for raptors. Species of global conservation concern that do not meet IBA criteria: Aegypius monachus (25 non-breeding individuals).
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2023) Important Bird Area factsheet: Central Badajoz mountain ranges. Downloaded from
http://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/central-badajoz-mountain-ranges-iba-spain on 24/09/2023.
