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Site description (2000 baseline):
Site location and context
Limestone cliffs along the River Martín in the northern foothills of the Sistema Ibérico. The vegetation is composed of Mediterranean scrub, maquis, xerophytic grasslands and a few
Pinus woodlands.
This is an important site for cliff-nesting raptors.
Pressure/threats to key biodiversity
Threats include the illegal use of poisoned baits, birds colliding with powerlines and rubbish-dumping in the river.
National None
International None
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: River Martín canyons and Arcos mountain range (Spain). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/river-martín-canyons-and-arcos-mountain-range-iba-spain on 23/11/2024.
