Data Zone
Country/territory: Spain
IBA criteria met: A1, A2, B2, B3, C1, C2, C6 (2011)
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Area: 2,415 hectares (24.15 km2)
| IBA conservation status | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Year of assessment (most recent) | State (condition) | Pressure (threat) | Response (action) |
| 2008 | good | medium | high |
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Site description (2000 baseline)
One of the best-conserved laurel Laurus forests in Tenerife. Formerly cultivated areas have been invaded by scrub, and vertical cliffs support characteristic vegetation. Human activities include the cutting of branches for use in tomato/banana cultivation.
Key biodiversity
This site holds the most significant numbers of Columba junoniae on Tenerife, and the main Puffinus puffinus breeding colony on the island. It is also important for other endemic birds.
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Mountain of Agua, gully of Los Cochinos and gully of Cuevas Negras (Spain). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/mountain-of-agua-gully-of-los-cochinos-and-gully-of-cuevas-negras-iba-spain on 23/12/2024.