Data Zone
Country/territory: Spain
Subnational region(s): Extremadura
IBA Justification: A1, A4i, A4iii, B1i, B1iii, B2, B3, C1, C2, C3, C4, C6 (2011)
Area: 145,227 hectares (1,452.27 km2)
BirdLife Partner(s): SEO/BirdLife
| Conservation status of the Important Bird Area (IBA) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Year of assessment (most recent) | State (condition) | Pressure (threat) | Response (action) |
| 2011 | unfavourable | low | low |
Site description (2000 baseline)
An isolated mountain range with sclerophyllous scrub and plains with extensive dehesas, pastures, olive-groves, and arable cultivation. The site includes a reservoir.
Key biodiversity
An important site for resident raptors and particularly for wintering Grus grus, which has 16 roost sites within the IBA. The site is also important for steppic species and waterbirds around the reservoir.
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2025) Important Bird Area factsheet: Pela mountain range-Orellana reservoir-Zorita (Spain). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/pela-mountain-range-orellana-reservoir-zorita-iba-spain on 24/01/2025.