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Tiermes-Caracena


Site description (2000 baseline):

Site location and context
A rugged landscape with many small gorges, small Quercus and Juniperus woods, scrub and arable cultivation. The main human activities are sheep-grazing and forestry.



Key biodiversity
This is an important breeding area for cliff-nesting raptors, particularly Gyps fulvus and Neophron percnopterus.



Pressure/threats to key biodiversity
No serious threats known at the site.



Protected areas
National None International None




Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Tiermes-Caracena (Spain). Downloaded from https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/tiermes-caracena-iba-spain on 24/12/2024.