Site description (baseline)
The habitat of Ceuta peninsula is partially degraded with exotic Eucalyptus and Pinus plantations. The city of Ceuta lies within the site.
Key biodiversity
The site is a major migratory bottleneck, where more than 20,000 storks and raptors regularly pass in spring and autumn, including (seasonal totals in brackets) Pernis apivorus (10,000-48,000 birds), Milvus migrans (10,000-20,000) and Circaetus gallicus (250-3,300).
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2023) Important Bird Area factsheet: Ceuta. Downloaded from
http://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/1945 on 01/06/2023.