Mountain ranges of Cordoba (1850)
Spain, Europe
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Year of last assessment: 2011
National site name: Sierras Subbéticas de Córdoba
Central coordinates: Latitude: 37.4167, Longitude: -4.3333
System: terrestrial
Elevation (m): 400 to 1570
Area of KBA (km2): 638.72498
Protected area coverage (%): 49.75
KBA classification: Regional
Legacy site: Yes
Site details
Site description: A mountainous area with many cliffs. The slopes are covered with Mediterranean scrub, some Quercus woodland, arable crops and olive-groves.
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 area for resident raptors.
Habitats
Land use: agriculture (40%) | forestry (15%) | hunting (95%)
| IUCN Habitat | Coverage % | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | 18 | |
| Grassland | 9 | |
| Rocky Areas(e.g., inland cliffs, mountain peaks) | 5 | |
| Wetlands(Inland) | 5 | |
| Shrubland | 27 | |
| Artificial - Terrestrial | 36 |
Threats
Summary of threats to biodiversity at KBA: The main threats are from the enlargement of olive-groves, overgrazing, the high hunting pressure and use of poison, uncontrolled tourism, and disturbance from climbers. A management plan exists.