Data Zone
Country/territory: Spain
IBA criteria met: A1, B2, C1, C2, C6 (2011)
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Area: 966 hectares (9.66 km2)
| IBA conservation status | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Year of assessment (most recent) | State (condition) | Pressure (threat) | Response (action) |
| 2008 | not assessed | high | low |
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Site description (2000 baseline)
The greater part of the site (located in the north of Tenerife) is covered by a laurel Laurus forest growing on steep slopes and amongst cliffs. Introduced Pinus radiata is interspersed with Laurus at higher altitudes, and copses of Castanea sativa and exotic conifers at lower altitudes.
Key biodiversity
The site is important for both endemic Columba species, as well as for other laurel forest birds.
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Tigaiga slope (Spain). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/tigaiga-slope-iba-spain on 23/12/2024.