Data Zone
Country/territory: Spain
IBA criteria met: A1, A4i, B1i, B2, B3, C1, C2, C6 (2011)
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Area: 6,952 hectares (69.52 km2)
Site description (2000 baseline)
A sandy landscape comprising scrub, drought-resistant grassland and rocky habitats located in the north of Lanzarote. Goat-grazing is the main human activity.
Key biodiversity
The site is important for Chlamydotis undulata and other steppic species.
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Famara sandy plain (Spain). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/famara-sandy-plain-iba-spain on 23/12/2024.