Data Zone
Country/territory: Spain
IBA criteria met: A1, A4i, B1i, B2, C1, C2, C3, C6 (2011)
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Area: 44,049 hectares (440.49 km2)
Site description (2000 baseline)
A wide, undulating plain with granite hillocks and numerous ponds. There is a mosaic of dehesas, grasslands and arable cultivation, with some patches of Pinus woodland. The area is extensively grazed by sheep.
Key biodiversity
This is an important area for species associated with steppe habitats. Species of global conservation concern that do not meet IBA criteria: Falco naumanni (20 breeding pairs).
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Malpartida de Cáceres-Arroyo de la Luz (Spain). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/malpartida-de-cáceres-arroyo-de-la-luz-iba-spain on 23/12/2024.