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Site description (2000 baseline):
Site location and context
The habitat of Ceuta peninsula is partially degraded with exotic
Eucalyptus and
Pinus plantations. The city of Ceuta lies within the site.
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).
Pressure/threats to key biodiversity
The main threat is the intense spring hunting of migratory birds.
National None
International None
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Ceuta (Spain). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/ceuta-iba-spain on 23/11/2024.
