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Ravines and pinewoods in central Minorca


Site description (2000 baseline):

Site location and context
The IBA includes limestone cliffs along ravines, Pinus halepensis forest, garrigue and some cultivation.



Key biodiversity
This is an important area for breeding raptors. Species of global conservation concern that do not meet IBA criteria: Falco naumanni and Larus audouinii (non-breeding).



Pressure/threats to key biodiversity
The main threats are from poison baits (`Other' threats, above) and new powerlines. A reduction in the rabbit Oryctolagus cuniculus population has reduced prey availability for raptors (`Other' threats, above). The IBA overlaps with three Natural Areas of Special Interest.



Protected areas
National None International None




Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Ravines and pinewoods in central Minorca (Spain). Downloaded from https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/ravines-and-pinewoods-in-central-minorca-iba-spain on 23/12/2024.