Medina-Sidonia (1863)
Spain, Europe
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Global KBA criteria: A1c
Year of last assessment: 2018
National site name: Medina Sidonia
Central coordinates: Latitude: 36.6167, Longitude: -5.9167
System: freshwater, terrestrial
Elevation (m): 75 to 750
Area of KBA (km2): 144.6026
Protected area coverage (%): 20.72
KBA classification: Global
Legacy site: Yes
Site details
Site description: An area dominated by sheep- and cattle-grazed dry grasslands and wheat cultivation. There are a few streams and ponds surrounded by Tamarisk and Salix scrub.
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 herons and dispersing raptors, particularly juvenile Aquila adalberti.
Habitats
Land use: agriculture (100%)
| IUCN Habitat | Coverage % | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Artificial - Terrestrial | 26 | |
| Grassland | 26 |
Threats
Summary of threats to biodiversity at KBA: The main threat is from agricultural intensification and expansion.