Data Zone
Country/territory: Spain
IBA criteria met: A1, A4i, B1i, B2, C1, C2, C6 (2011)
For more information about IBA criteria, please click here
Area: 3,770 hectares (37.70 km2)
| IBA conservation status | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Year of assessment (most recent) | State (condition) | Pressure (threat) | Response (action) |
| 2008 | not assessed | very high | very low |
| For more information about IBA monitoring, please click here | |||
Site description (2000 baseline)
The site includes several small wetlands and lagoons close to Barcelona. Also included are sand-dunes covered by Pinus woodland, an area of shoreline and areas of cultivation.
Key biodiversity
This is an important area for breeding, wintering and passage seabirds and other waterbirds. Species of global conservation concern that do not meet IBA criteria: Aythya nyroca (2-5 wintering individuals) and Larus audouinii (8 wintering individuals).
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Llobregat delta (Spain). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/llobregat-delta-iba-spain on 24/12/2024.