Data Zone
Country/territory: Spain
IBA criteria met: A1, B1i, B2, C1, C2, C6 (2011)
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Area: 89,285 ha
Site description (2000 baseline)
An area of mountains and a river valley. The mountain slopes are dominated by sclerophyllous scrub. The river valley has large dehesas, and some grassland, arable cultivation and olive-groves. The main human activities are livestock-grazing and hunting.
Key biodiversity
This is an important wintering area for Grus grus and breeding site for raptors.
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Puerto de Mejoral-Almorchón-Cabeza del Buey (Spain). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/puerto-de-mejoral-almorchón-cabeza-del-buey-iba-spain on 23/11/2024.