Data Zone
Country/territory: Spain
IBA criteria met: B1iii, C2, C6 (2011)
For more information about IBA criteria, please click here
Area: 5,394 hectares (53.94 km2)
| IBA conservation status | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Year of assessment (most recent) | State (condition) | Pressure (threat) | Response (action) |
| 2007 | good | high | low |
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Site description (2000 baseline)
The area includes a gorge of the River Ebro, with cliffs and slopes covered by Fagus and Quercus woodland, scrub and Pinus plantations. The main human activities are arable agriculture, livestock-farming and hunting.
Key biodiversity
This is an important area for resident raptors.
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Sobrón canyon (Spain). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/sobrón-canyon-iba-spain on 24/12/2024.