Tramuntana mountains (1885)
Spain, Europe
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Global KBA criteria: A1b, B1, D1a
Year of last assessment: 2018
National site name: Sierra de Tramuntana
Central coordinates: Latitude: 39.8167, Longitude: 2.8667
System: freshwater, marine, terrestrial
Elevation (m): 0 to 1436
Area of KBA (km2): 579.59166
Protected area coverage (%): 84.51
KBA classification: Global
Legacy site: Yes
Site details
Site description: The site lies on the north-west coast of Mallorca, with high cliffs, islets, and inland mountains. Quercus and Pinus woodlands and maquis dominate. The site is extensively grazed by sheep and goats.
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 seabirds, raptors and passerines. Species of global conservation concern that do not meet IBA criteria: Larus audouinii (20-30 resident pairs).
Habitats
Land use: agriculture (20%) | hunting (50%) | not utilised (30%)
| IUCN Habitat | Coverage % | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | 26 | |
| Marine Coastal/Supratidal | 16 | |
| Shrubland | 26 | |
| Rocky Areas(e.g., inland cliffs, mountain peaks) | 16 | |
| Artificial - Terrestrial | 16 |
Threats
Summary of threats to biodiversity at KBA: Threats include disturbance from visitors, the use of poison baits, particularly a problem for Aegypius monachus, and poaching, particularly of Falco peregrinus and F. eleonorae (`Other' threats, above). Uncontrolled fires and overgrazing are also hazards. Colonies of Larus cachinnans are culled. IBA overlaps with Natural Area of Special Interest (Areas Naturales de la Serra de Tramuntana).