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Site description (2000 baseline):
Site location and context
A mountainous area dominated by maquis,
Quercus forest and olive-groves. The main human activities are livestock-farming and hunting.
This is an important area for breeding raptors, particularly
Hieraaetus fasciatus. Species of global conservation concern that do not meet IBA criteria:
Falco naumanni (18-21 breeding pairs).
Pressure/threats to key biodiversity
There are many threats to the site including disturbance from visitors, intensive forest management, and overgrazing.
National Low
International None710 ha of IBA covered by Natural Park (Sierra Mágina, 19,900 ha).
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Mountain ranges south of Jaén (Spain). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/mountain-ranges-south-of-jaén-iba-spain on 23/12/2024.
