Data Zone
Country/territory: Spain
IBA criteria met: A1, B2, C1, C2, C6 (2011)
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Area: 40,816 hectares (408.16 km2)
| IBA conservation status | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Year of assessment (most recent) | State (condition) | Pressure (threat) | Response (action) |
| 2007 | not assessed | high | low |
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Site description (2000 baseline)
A mountain range in the north of Burgos province with numerous cliffs and two small gorges. The slopes are covered by scrub, Pinus plantations and small Quercus and Fagus woodlands. The area is used for livestock grazing, forestry and hunting.
Key biodiversity
This is an important site for cliff-nesting birds.
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Oña and Tesla mountain ranges (Spain). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/oña-and-tesla-mountain-ranges-iba-spain on 23/12/2024.