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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eurasian Curlew Numenius arquata | NT | winter (2010) | 290 birds | A1, C1 |
| Year | Protected Area | Designation (management category) | % coverage of IBA |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | Ría de Villaviciosa | Reserva Natural Parcial (VI) | 88 |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Ría de Villaviciosa (Spain). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/ría-de-villaviciosa-iba-spain on 27/12/2024.