Central Badajoz mountain ranges (1748)
Spain, Europe
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Year of last assessment: 2011
National site name: Sierras Centrales de Badajoz
Central coordinates: Latitude: 38.5833, Longitude: -6.0833
System: freshwater, terrestrial
Elevation (m): 400 to 943
Area of KBA (km2): 880.52169
Protected area coverage (%): 20.60
KBA classification: Global/Regional TBD
Legacy site: Yes
Site details
Site description: A mountainous area in the centre of Badajoz province with high cliffs, extensive areas of broadleaved evergreen forest, sclerophyllous scrub and dehesas in the valleys. The area is used for livestock- grazing.
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: The site is important for raptors. Species of global conservation concern that do not meet IBA criteria: Aegypius monachus (25 non-breeding individuals).
Habitats
Land use: agriculture (26%) | forestry (26%) | hunting
| IUCN Habitat | Coverage % | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Shrubland | 19 | |
| Grassland | 19 | |
| Rocky Areas(e.g., inland cliffs, mountain peaks) | 19 | |
| Artificial - Terrestrial | 19 | |
| Forest | 26 |
Threats
Summary of threats to biodiversity at KBA: Forestry and agricultural operations cause disturbance to breeding birds.