Tajo de Barbate coastal cliffs (Spain)

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Tajo de Barbate coastal cliffs

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Site description (2000 baseline):

Site location and context

The site includes coastal cliffs and an inland plateau dominated by a large Pinus forest, scrub and dry grassland.

Key biodiversity

An important site for breeding herons, particularly Bubulcus ibis.

Pressure/threats to key biodiversity

Fire is the main threat.

Protected areas

National High International None2,017 ha of IBA covered by Natural Park (Acantilado y Pinar de Barbate, 2,017 ha).

Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Tajo de Barbate coastal cliffs (Spain). Downloaded from https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/tajo-de-barbate-coastal-cliffs-iba-spain on 23/11/2024.