Sierra Pelada mountain range (1839)
Spain, Europe
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Global KBA criteria: D1a
Year of last assessment: 2011
National site name: Sierra Pelada
Central coordinates: Latitude: 37.9167, Longitude: -7.0833
System: terrestrial
Elevation (m): 250 to 657
Area of KBA (km2): 478.55324
Protected area coverage (%): 27.07
KBA classification: Global
Legacy site: Yes
Site details
Site description: An area of hills with slopes covered by scrub, Quercus woodland and Eucalyptus and Pinus plantations. Dehesas occupy the northern section of the site. The main human activities are forestry and hunting.
Rationale for qualifying as KBA: This site qualifies as a Key Biodiversity Area of international significance that meets the thresholds for at least one criterion described in the Global Standard for the Identification of KBAs.
Additional biodiversity: This is an important site for breeding raptors, particularly for Aegypius monachus. Species of global conservation concern that do not meet IBA criteria: Aquila adalberti (non-breeding).
Habitats
Land use: agriculture | forestry (26%) | hunting
| IUCN Habitat | Coverage % | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Shrubland | 37 | |
| Artificial - Terrestrial | 26 | |
| Forest | 37 |
Threats
Summary of threats to biodiversity at KBA: The main threat is from intensive forest management, which particularly threatens Aegypius monachus.