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Site description (2000 baseline):
Site location and context
In the mountains the vegetation comprises large expanses of sclerophyllous scrub, areas of dense maquis, and small
Quercus woodlands. In the plains there are extensive dehesas and grasslands.
Breeding birds include four of the 20 species in Europe that are restricted to the Mediterranean biome (when breeding).
Pressure/threats to key biodiversity
The main threats are from road and track improvements, the use of poison baits and the use of metal fences, all as part of hunting activities (`Other' threats).
National Partial
International Partial40,000 ha of IBA covered by National Park (Cabañeros, 40,000 ha). 117,191 ha of IBA covered by Special Protection Area (Cabañeros, 117,191 ha).
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Toledo mountains-Cabañeros (Spain). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/toledo-mountains-cabañeros-iba-spain on 23/12/2024.
