Ancares mountains (1650)
Spain, Europe
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Year of last assessment: 2011
National site name: Sierra de los Ancares
Central coordinates: Latitude: 42.8333, Longitude: -6.8333
System: terrestrial
Elevation (m): 400 to 1910
Area of KBA (km2): 538.36003
Protected area coverage (%): 98.76
KBA classification: Regional
Legacy site: Yes
Site details
Site description: A rugged mountainous area with many valleys covered by deciduous woodland, scrub and grasslands. The main human activities are cattle-farming and hunting.
Rationale for qualifying as KBA: This site qualifies as a Key Biodiversity Area of international significance that was identified using previously established criteria and thresholds for the identification of Important Bird and Biodiversity Areas (IBAs) and for which available data indicate that it does not meet global KBA criteria and thresholds set out in the Global Standard.
Additional biodiversity: This is an important area for breeding forest species.
Habitats
Land use: agriculture | forestry (26%) | hunting (26%)
| IUCN Habitat | Coverage % | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Shrubland | 26 | |
| Forest | 26 | |
| Artificial - Terrestrial | 48 |
Threats
Summary of threats to biodiversity at KBA: The main threats are from increasing tourism development, hydro-power projects, fires and potential infrastructure developments. A Game Management Plan is under preparation.