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Site description (2000 baseline):
Site location and context
A mountainous area of limestone cliffs and gorges. Sclerophyllous scrub predominates, with some scattered
Quercus woodland, arable cultivation and olive-groves.
An important area for breeding raptors.
Pressure/threats to key biodiversity
The main threats are from the abandonment of traditional agricultural practices and disturbance from tourists and associated outdoor sports.
National Low
International None1 ha of IBA covered by Natural Reserve (Noguera Ribagorcana-Mont-Remei, 1 ha).
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 23/11/2024.
