Data Zone
Country/territory: Spain
IBA criteria met: B2, C6 (2011)
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Area: 1,679 ha
Site description (2000 baseline)
A rocky plain located in the south-east of Tenerife, with some gullies supporting drought-tolerant vegetation (Euphorbia).
Key biodiversity
The site is important for steppic birds, supporting species typical of semi-arid conditions.
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Centinela mountain and La Esquina plain (Spain). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/centinela-mountain-and-la-esquina-plain-iba-spain on 22/11/2024.