Entrepeñas and Buendía reservoirs (1697)
Spain, Europe
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Year of last assessment: 2011
National site name: Embalses de Entrepeñas y Buendía
Central coordinates: Latitude: 40.5000, Longitude: -2.7500
System: freshwater, terrestrial
Elevation (m): 800 to 1189
Area of KBA (km2): 390.33611
Protected area coverage (%): 46.48
KBA classification: Regional
Legacy site: Yes
Site details
Site description: The site includes two reservoirs with numerous limestone cliffs, maquis, Pinus woodland and sclerophyllous scrub. The main human activity is livestock-farming.
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 site for breeding Hieraaetus fasciatus and for Grus grus on passage.
Habitats
Land use: agriculture (40%) | water management
| IUCN Habitat | Coverage % | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Shrubland | 20 | |
| Rocky Areas(e.g., inland cliffs, mountain peaks) | 5 | |
| Artificial - Terrestrial | 40 | |
| Forest | 25 | |
| Wetlands(Inland) | 10 |
Threats
Summary of threats to biodiversity at KBA: Visitors to the reservoir dam cause some disturbance.