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Site description (2000 baseline):
Site location and context
A mountainous area situated in the middle of La Palma, with deep gullies supporting
Pinus canariensis and mixed
Pinus and
Laurus woodland. High mountain vegetation, streams and springs are also found within the site.
The site is the most important area in the Canary Islands for breeding
Pyrrhocorax pyrrhocorax, and is also important for forest passerines.
Pressure/threats to key biodiversity
Introduced Barbary sheep
Ammotragus lervia can cause damage to habitats, while other introduced species prey upon birds (e.g., rats
Rattus and cats
Felis catus). Forest fires and illegal hunting pose additional threats. The area is a game refuge, and there is a management plan.
National High
International High4,690 ha of IBA covered by National Park (La Caldera de Taburiente, 4,690 ha). 4,690 ha of IBA covered by Special Protection Area (La Caldera de Taburiente, 4,690 ha).
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: La Caldera de Taburiente National Park (Spain). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/la-caldera-de-taburiente-national-park-iba-spain on 23/12/2024.
