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Site description (2000 baseline):
Site location and context
A rocky plain located in the south-east of Tenerife, with some gullies supporting drought-tolerant vegetation (
Euphorbia).
The site is important for steppic birds, supporting species typical of semi-arid conditions.
Pressure/threats to key biodiversity
Threats include the presence of a main road and electric powerlines and illegal hunting. Disturbance is likely due to weekend recreational activities.
National Low
International None132 ha of IBA covered by Natural Monument (Montaña Centinela, 132 ha).
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 23/11/2024.
