Data Zone
Country/territory: Spain
IBA criteria met: A1, A4i, B1i, B2, B3, C1, C2, C6 (2011)
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Area: 8,146 hectares (81.46 km2)
Site description (2000 baseline)
An extensive semi-desertic rocky plain holding salt-tolerant and drought-resistant scrub, with sandy areas, hills, gullies and small patches of arable land. Human activities include cattle-grazing and military manoeuvres.
Key biodiversity
One of the most important areas in Fuerteventura for Chlamydotis undulata and other steppic birds. Areas of arable land provide habitat for migrating and wintering passerines.
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Lajares sandy plain-Cotillo-Ezquinzo (Spain). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/lajares-sandy-plain-cotillo-ezquinzo-iba-spain on 23/12/2024.