Data Zone
Country/territory: Spain
IBA criteria met: A1, A4ii, B1iii, B2, C1, C2, C6 (2011)
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Area: 75,568 hectares (755.68 km2)
| IBA conservation status | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Year of assessment (most recent) | State (condition) | Pressure (threat) | Response (action) |
| 2007 | not assessed | very high | low |
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Site description (2000 baseline)
The area comprises the canyons of the Rivers Ebro and Rudrón with high limestone cliffs. The vegetation is diverse and includes deciduous forest, evergreen forest, and alluvial forest at the base of the cliffs and low open scrub elsewhere. The main human activities are livestock-farming, arable agriculture and hunting.
Key biodiversity
This is an important site for cliff-nesting raptors, particularly Gyps fulvus and Hieraaetus fasciatus.
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Upper Ebro and Rudrón canyons (Spain). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/upper-ebro-and-rudrón-canyons-iba-spain on 24/12/2024.