Data Zone
The site was identified as internationally important for bird conservation in 2011 because it was regularly supporting significant populations of the species listed below, meeting ('triggering') IBA criteria.
Populations meeting IBA criteria ('trigger species') at the site:| Species | Red List | Season (year/s of estimate) | Size | IBA criteria |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peregrine Falcon Falco peregrinus | LC | resident (2009) | 6–7 pairs | C6 |
| Habitat | % of IBA | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | 26 | Native coniferous woodland |
| Shrubland | 26 | Sclerophyllous scrub, garrigue and maquis |
| Rocky areas (eg. inland cliffs, mountain peaks) | - | Inland cliffs |
| Land use | % of IBA |
|---|---|
| forestry | 26 |
| hunting | 26 |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Ricote and Nevela mountain ranges (Spain). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/ricote-and-nevela-mountain-ranges-iba-spain on 27/12/2024.