Step rocks of Hermigua and Agulo (Spain) IBA | Summary

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Step rocks of Hermigua and Agulo

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Country/territory: Spain
Subnational region(s): Islas Canarias

IBA Justification: A1, B2, C1, C2, C6 (2011)

Area: 751 hectares (7.51 km²)

BirdLife Partner(s): SEO/BirdLife

Site description (2000 baseline)
Steep-sided valley in the central part of La Gomera, with running water. Heath is present, in addition to exposed bedrock, inland cliffs and laurel Laurus forest. The site is adjacent to Garajonay National Park.

Key biodiversity
One of the most important areas in La Gomera for forest passerines.

Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2025) Important Bird Area factsheet: Step rocks of Hermigua and Agulo (Spain). Downloaded from https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/step-rocks-of-hermigua-and-agulo-iba-spain on 19/01/2025.