Data Zone
Country/territory: Spain
IBA criteria met: A4i, B1i, C3, C6 (2011)
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Area: 4,635 hectares (46.35 km2)
Site description (2000 baseline)
The site comprises the town of Mérida, its surrounding area and nearby reservoirs. There is a mosaic of habitats with arable cultivation, olive-groves, dehesas, Quercus woodland, and alluvial vegetation. The area is used for grazing and hunting.
Key biodiversity
This is an important site for breeding and wintering herons.
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Mérida-Montijo reservoir (Spain). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/mérida-montijo-reservoir-iba-spain on 27/12/2024.