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Ceuta


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.



Key biodiversity
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.



Protected areas
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 24/12/2024.