Puerto Peña reservoir-Valdecaballeros (1729)
Spain, Europe
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Year of last assessment: 2011
National site name: Embalse de Puerto Peña - Valdecaballeros
Central coordinates: Latitude: 39.2500, Longitude: -5.1667
System: freshwater, terrestrial
Elevation (m): 350 to 850
Area of KBA (km2): 973.35376
Protected area coverage (%): 24.38
KBA classification: Global/Regional TBD
Legacy site: Yes
Site details
Site description: A reservoir on the River Guadiana surrounded by Quercus woodland, sclerophyllous scrub and Pinus plantations. In the mountainous part of the site there are dehesas and areas of pasture. The main human activities are livestock-farming, hunting and forestry.
Rationale for qualifying as KBA: This site qualifies as a Key Biodiversity Area of international significance because it meets one or more previously established criteria and thresholds for identifying sites of biodiversity importance (including Important Bird and Biodiversity Areas, Alliance for Zero Extinction sites, and Key Biodiversity Areas)
Additional biodiversity: This is an important site for breeding raptors and wintering Grus grus.
Habitats
Land use: agriculture (80%) | forestry (10%) | hunting (90%) | water management
| IUCN Habitat | Coverage % | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | 26 | |
| Grassland | 7 | |
| Artificial - Terrestrial | 26 | |
| Rocky Areas(e.g., inland cliffs, mountain peaks) | 7 | |
| Shrubland | 26 | |
| Wetlands(Inland) | 7 |
Threats
Summary of threats to biodiversity at KBA: Threats include inadequate forest management, disturbance to breeding Ciconia nigra from anglers and boats, new powerlines and new road building.