Data Zone
The site was identified as important in 2011 because it was regularly supporting significant populations of the species listed below, meeting ('triggering') IBA criteria.
Populations meeting IBA criteria ('trigger species') at the site:| Species | Red List1 | Season | Year(s) | Size | IBA criteria |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuerteventura Stonechat Saxicola dacotiae | NT | resident | 2006 | 450-710 breeding pairs | A1, A2, B2, C1, C2 |
1. The current IUCN Red List category. The category at the time of the IBA criteria assessment (2011) may differ.
| Year | Protected Area | Designation | % overlap with IBA |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | Montaña Cardón | Monumento Natural | 14 |
| 1996 | Cueva de Lobos | Site of Community Importance (Habitats Directive) | 7 |
| 1997 | Montaña Cardón | Site of Community Importance (Habitats Directive) | 14 |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Montaña El Cardón - Jable de Bigocho (Spain). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/montaña-el-cardón--jable-de-bigocho-iba-spain on 23/11/2024.