Data Zone
Country/territory: Spain
IBA criteria met: A1, B2, C1, C2, C6 (2011)
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Area: 52,632 hectares (526.32 km2)
| IBA conservation status | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Year of assessment (most recent) | State (condition) | Pressure (threat) | Response (action) |
| 2007 | poor | very high | low |
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Site description (2000 baseline)
A mountainous area of limestone cliffs and gorges. Sclerophyllous scrub predominates, with some scattered Quercus woodland, arable cultivation and olive-groves.
Key biodiversity
An important area for breeding raptors.
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Montsech and Montgai mountains (Spain). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/montsech-and-montgai-mountains-iba-spain on 23/12/2024.