Data Zone
Country/territory: Spain
IBA criteria met: A1, A2, A4i, B1i, B2, C1, C2, C6 (2011)
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Area: 9,237 ha
| IBA conservation status | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Year of assessment (most recent) | State (condition) | Pressure (threat) | Response (action) |
| 2008 | favourable | very high | negligible |
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Site description (2000 baseline)
Situated in a mountainous area in the north of Fuerteventura, Vallebrón is a large valley with steep slopes and terracing in places. Scrub and drought-resistant grassland are interspersed with arable land. Human activities include goat-grazing.
Key biodiversity
One of the most important areas on Fuerteventura for Saxicola dacotiae.
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Morro Tabaiba-Morro de los Rincones-Vallebrón mountains (Spain). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/morro-tabaiba-morro-de-los-rincones-vallebrón-mountains-iba-spain on 22/11/2024.