Ubrique and Grazalema mountain ranges (1870)
Spain, Europe
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Year of last assessment: 2011
National site name: Sierras de Ubrique y Grazalema
Central coordinates: Latitude: 36.6667, Longitude: -5.4167
System: terrestrial
Elevation (m): 180 to 1654
Area of KBA (km2): 1033.41173
Protected area coverage (%): 61.50
KBA classification: Global/Regional TBD
Legacy site: Yes
Site details
Site description: A mountain massif with many high limestone cliffs. The vegetation comprises scrub, grassland and Quercus and Abies forests. The main human activities are livestock-farming, hunting and tourism.
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: This is an important area for cliff-nesting raptors, particularly Gyps fulvus and Hieraaetus fasciatus. Species of global conservation concern that do not meet IBA criteria: Aquila adalberti (non-breeding) and Falco naumanni (7 breeding pairs).
Habitats
Land use: agriculture (90%) | forestry | hunting (60%)
| IUCN Habitat | Coverage % | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Wetlands(Inland) | 5 | |
| Forest | 35 | |
| Grassland | 10 | |
| Rocky Areas(e.g., inland cliffs, mountain peaks) | 20 | |
| Shrubland | 10 | |
| Artificial - Terrestrial | 20 |
Threats
Summary of threats to biodiversity at KBA: The main threats are disturbance from tourists and recreational activities, and the use of poisoned baits (`Other' threats, above). A management plan is being prepared by the regional government.