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Ricote and Nevela mountain ranges


Site description (2000 baseline):

Site location and context
A group of low mountains dominated by Pinus woodland and maquis and with many cliffs and ravines. The main human activities are hunting and forestry.



Key biodiversity
This is an important area for cliff-nesting raptors.



Pressure/threats to key biodiversity
The main threat is from high hunting pressure, and poaching of chicks.



Protected areas
National None International None




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.