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Líjar mountain range-Zaframagon crag


Site description (2000 baseline):

Site location and context
A mountainous area with limestone cliffs. The vegetation comprises scrub, grassland and Quercus woodland.



Key biodiversity
This is an important site for breeding raptors, particularly Gyps fulvus.



Pressure/threats to key biodiversity
The main threats are from disturbance from visitors, particularly of breeding Gyps fulvus, and high hunting pressure. A management plan is being prepared.



Protected areas
National Low International None311 ha of IBA covered by Natural Reserve (Peñón de Zaframagón, 311 ha).




Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Líjar mountain range-Zaframagon crag (Spain). Downloaded from https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/líjar-mountain-range-zaframagon-crag-iba-spain on 24/12/2024.