Data Zone
Country/territory: Spain
IBA Criteria met: B1iii, B2, C2, C6 (2011)
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Area: 2,171 ha
Site description
A small mountain range to the south-east of Pamplona, with limestone cliffs, Quercus and Fagus, scrub and Pinus plantations. The area is grazed by sheep.
Key biodiversity
This is an important site for cliff-nesting raptors, particularly Gyps fulvus. Gypaetus barbatus has recently started breeding.
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2023) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Izaga crag. Downloaded from
http://www.birdlife.org on 20/03/2023.
