Data Zone
Country/territory: Spain
IBA criteria met: A1, C1, C6 (2011)
For more information about IBA criteria, please click here
Area: 7,215 hectares (72.15 km2)
| IBA conservation status | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Year of assessment (most recent) | State (condition) | Pressure (threat) | Response (action) |
| 2007 | moderate | high | very low |
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Site description (2000 baseline)
An area of steppe to the east of Madrid with extensive arable cultivation and also olive-groves, vineyards and patches of scrub.
Key biodiversity
This is an important area for steppic species.
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Alcarria de Alcalá steppes (Spain). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/alcarria-de-alcalá-steppes-iba-spain on 26/12/2024.