Data Zone
Country/territory: Spain
IBA criteria met: A1, B1i, B2, C1, C2, C6 (2011)
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Area: 76,426 hectares (764.26 km2)
Site description (2000 baseline)
A reservoir on the River Guadiana surrounded by areas of sclerophyllous scrub, Quercus woodland, Pinus plantations, dehesas, pasture and non-irrigated arable cultivation.
Key biodiversity
This is an important site for breeding raptors and Ciconia nigra.
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Cijara reservoir (Spain). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/cijara-reservoir-iba-spain on 25/12/2024.