Gistaín-Cotiella (1770)
Spain, Europe
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Year of last assessment: 2011
National site name: Gistaín - Cotiella
Central coordinates: Latitude: 42.5833, Longitude: 0.4167
System: terrestrial
Elevation (m): 1000 to 3375
Area of KBA (km2): 479.65956
Protected area coverage (%): 83.08
KBA classification: Regional
Legacy site: Yes
Site details
Site description: This site includes the Gistaín valley and the northern and southern massifs of the central Pyrenees. There are spectacular cliffs in the southern section and also conifer forests. The main human activities are forestry and 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 a very important site for alpine and forest birds.
Habitats
Land use: agriculture (26%) | forestry (26%) | urban/industrial/transport
| IUCN Habitat | Coverage % | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Grassland | 26 | |
| Rocky Areas(e.g., inland cliffs, mountain peaks) | 26 | |
| Forest | 48 |
Threats
Summary of threats to biodiversity at KBA: The greatest threat is from infrastructural developments, particularly roads and powerlines.