Data Zone
Country/territory: Spain
IBA criteria met: B1iii, C2 (2011)
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Area: 10,202 hectares (102.02 km2)
| IBA conservation status | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Year of assessment (most recent) | State (condition) | Pressure (threat) | Response (action) |
| 2007 | good | high | high |
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Site description (2000 baseline)
A limestone canyon with slopes that are covered by Pinus forest, maquis, scrub and grassland. The area is used for forestry, tourism and sheep-grazing.
Key biodiversity
A very important area for cliff-nesting raptors, particularly Gyps fulvus.
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: River Lobos canyon (Spain). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/river-lobos-canyon-iba-spain on 24/12/2024.