Data Zone
Country/territory: Spain
IBA criteria met: B2, C6 (2011)
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Area: 87,346 hectares (873.46 km2)
| IBA conservation status | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Year of assessment (most recent) | State (condition) | Pressure (threat) | Response (action) |
| 2008 | moderate | high | very low |
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Site description (2000 baseline)
A mountainous area in the southern part of the Cordillera Cantábrica, with slopes covered by scrub, grassland, and deciduous woodland. Human activities include cattle-grazing, game hunting and forestry.
Key biodiversity
This is a very important site for breeding alpine and forest species, particularly Perdix perdix hispaniensis and forest raptors.
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Gistreo and Coto mountain ranges (Spain). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/gistreo-and-coto-mountain-ranges-iba-spain on 24/12/2024.