Data Zone
The site was identified as internationally important for bird conservation in 2011 because it was regularly supporting significant populations of the species listed below, meeting ('triggering') IBA criteria.
Populations meeting IBA criteria ('trigger species') at the site:| Species | Red List | Season (year/s of estimate) | Size | IBA criteria |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eurasian Bittern Botaurus stellaris | LC | resident (2010) | 5 pairs | C6 |
| Purple Heron Ardea purpurea | LC | breeding (2009) | min 16 pairs | C6 |
| Western Marsh-harrier Circus aeruginosus | LC | winter (2006) | min 120 birds | C6 |
| Western Marsh-harrier Circus aeruginosus | LC | resident (2006) | 14–19 pairs | C6 |
| Habitat | % of IBA | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Wetlands (inland) | 100 | Standing freshwater; Water fringe vegetation |
| Land use | % of IBA |
|---|---|
| water management | 80 |
| hunting | 10 |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Cinco Villas ponds (Spain). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/cinco-villas-ponds-iba-spain on 24/12/2024.