Data Zone
The site was identified as important 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 List1 | Season | Year(s) | Size | IBA criteria |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grey Partridge Perdix perdix | LC | resident | 2008 | 20-30 breeding pairs | C6 |
| European Honey-buzzard Pernis apivorus | LC | breeding | 1995 | min 15 breeding pairs | C6 |
| Short-toed Snake-eagle Circaetus gallicus | LC | breeding | 2009 | 15-20 breeding pairs | B2, C6 |
| Golden Eagle Aquila chrysaetos | LC | resident | 2009 | 11-12 breeding pairs | C6 |
| Booted Eagle Hieraaetus pennatus | LC | breeding | 1995 | min 19 breeding pairs | B2, C6 |
| Hen Harrier Circus cyaneus | LC | resident | 2009 | 15-20 breeding pairs | C6 |
1. The current IUCN Red List category. The category at the time of the IBA criteria assessment (2011) may differ.
| Year | Protected Area | Designation | % overlap with IBA |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | Demanda | National Game Reserve | 28 |
| 1973 | Cameros | National Game Reserve | 12 |
| 1990 | Sierras de Demanda; Urbión, Cebollera y Cameros | Special Protection Area (Birds Directive) | 45 |
| 1999 | Sierra De La Demanda | Site of Community Importance (Habitats Directive) | 38 |
| 2000 | Riberas Del Río Tirón y Afluentes | Site of Community Importance (Habitats Directive) | <1 |
| 2001 | Sierra de la Demanda - ZEPA | Special Protection Area (Birds Directive) | 31 |
| 2003 | Sierras de Demanda, Urbión, Cebollera y Cameros | Zona de Especial Conservación de Importancia Comunitaria | 45 |
| 2014 | Sierras de Demanda; Urbión, Cebollera y Cameros | Site of Community Importance (Habitats Directive) | 45 |
| Habitat1 | Habitat detail | % of IBA |
|---|---|---|
| Artificial/Terrestrial | Arable land, Forestry plantations | 35 |
| Forest | Broadleaved deciduous woodland, Mixed woodland, Alluvial and very wet forest, Treeline ecotone | 35 |
| Grassland | Alpine, subalpine and boreal grassland, Humid grasslands | 25 |
| Shrubland | Heathland | 15 |
| Rocky areas (eg. inland cliffs, mountain peaks) | Scree & boulders | 5 |
| Wetlands (inland) | Rivers and streams | 5 |
| Land use | % of IBA |
|---|---|
| forestry | 60 |
| agriculture | 40 |
| fisheries/aquaculture | 5 |
| water management | 5 |
| hunting | - |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: La Demanda mountains (Spain). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/la-demanda-mountains-iba-spain on 23/11/2024.