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Site description (2000 baseline):
Site location and context
The site encompasses a range of hills with many cliffs and gullies and the Rivers Tajo and Tiétar. There are extensive areas of dense sclerophyllous scrub, small
Quercus-dominated woodlands and areas of dehesa, as well as some
Eucalyptus plantations.
This is a very important area for breeding raptors, particularly
Aegypius monachus and also for
Ciconia nigra. Breeding birds include seven of the 20 species in Europe that are restricted to the Mediterranean biome (when breeding).
Pressure/threats to key biodiversity
The main threats to the site are disturbance from visitors and potential infrastructural developments, especially road building and river regulation. A management plan is being produced.
Eucalyptus plantations are being removed.
National Partial
International Partial17,852 ha of IBA covered by Natural Park (Monfragüe, 17,852 ha). 17,852 ha of IBA covered by Special Protection Area (Monfragüe, 17,852 ha).
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Monfragüe (Spain). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/monfragüe-iba-spain on 23/12/2024.
