Data Zone
Country/territory: Spain
IBA criteria met: A1, A4i, B1i, B3, C1, C2, C3 (2011)
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Area: 7,112 hectares (71.12 km2)
| IBA conservation status | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Year of assessment (most recent) | State (condition) | Pressure (threat) | Response (action) |
| 2007 | good | very high | medium |
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Site description (2000 baseline)
A coastal marsh with sand-dunes and extensive intertidal mudflats. Human activities include fishing and shellfish collecting.
Key biodiversity
The most important wintering and passage site for waterbirds on the north coast of the Iberian peninsula.
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Santoña marshes (Spain). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/santoña-marshes-iba-spain on 22/12/2024.