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Site description (2000 baseline):
Site location and context
Pinus canariensis woodland in the south of Tenerife, that are of high ecological and floristic value.
Spartocystus and
Adenocarpus scrub occurs at higher altitudes.
The site is important for endemic forest passerines, especially
Fringilla teydea.
Pressure/threats to key biodiversity
Forest fires (some of them man-made) are a major threat. Illegal hunting and activities related to forestry practices (cutting of branches for use in cultivation) adversely affect the habitat, and rats
Rattus and feral cats
Felis catus prey on birds. Various studies have been undertaken on the biology and distribution of raptors,
Fringilla teydea and
Dendrocopos major.
National High
International High1,750 ha of IBA covered by Natural Park (Corona Forestal, 40,545 ha). 1,750 ha of IBA covered by Special Protection Area (Corona Forestal de Tenerife, 37,173 ha).
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Vilaflor pine woodland (Spain). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/vilaflor-pine-woodland-iba-spain on 23/11/2024.
