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Montsech and Montgai mountains


Country/territory: Spain

IBA criteria met: A1, B2, C1, C2, C6 (2011)
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Area: 52,632 hectares (526.32 km2)

SEO/BirdLife
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.