Data Zone
Country/territory: Spain
IBA criteria met: C2, C6 (2011)
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Area: 45,450 hectares (454.50 km2)
Site description (2000 baseline)
A mountainous area dominated by Pinus forests, Quercus woodland and sclerophyllous scrub. Three rivers with associated riverine vegetation cross the area. The main human activities are forestry and hunting.
Key biodiversity
This is an important site for breeding raptors.
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Lower course of the river Matarraña-Ribarroja (Spain). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/lower-course-of-the-river-matarraña-ribarroja-iba-spain on 22/12/2024.