Data Zone
Country/territory: Spain
IBA criteria met: A1, B2, C1, C2, C6 (2011)
For more information about IBA criteria, please click here
Area: 108,343 hectares (1,083.43 km2)
| IBA conservation status | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Year of assessment (most recent) | State (condition) | Pressure (threat) | Response (action) |
| 2008 | very poor | very high | very low |
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Site description (2000 baseline)
A mountainous area in the Cordillera Cantábrica with steep slopes covered by scrub and grasslands, deciduous woodland and limestone cliffs at higher altitudes. The summer pastures are grazed by sheep and cattle. Other activities include game hunting and forestry.
Key biodiversity
This is an important site for species associated with forests.
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Riaño (Spain). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/riaño-iba-spain on 23/12/2024.