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River Mesa canyons


Site description (2000 baseline):

Site location and context
A steep-sided valley with many limestone cliffs. The vegetation consists primarily of maquis and sheep-grazed grassland.



Key biodiversity
An important site for cliff-nesting raptors, particularly Gyps fulvus.



Pressure/threats to key biodiversity
No serious threats known at the site.



Protected areas
National None International None




Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: River Mesa canyons (Spain). Downloaded from https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/river-mesa-canyons-iba-spain on 23/11/2024.