Alange (1924)
Spain, Europe
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Year of last assessment: 2011
National site name: Alange
Central coordinates: Latitude: 38.6667, Longitude: -6.2500
System: freshwater, terrestrial
Elevation (m): 275 to 677
Area of KBA (km2): 661.70774
Protected area coverage (%): 22.45
KBA classification: Global/Regional TBD
Legacy site: Yes
Site details
Site description: An area of plains, in the centre of the province of Badajoz, dominated by cereal cultivation and dehesas.
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: An important area for raptors, steppic species, and wintering Grus grus.
Habitats
Land use: agriculture (100%) | water management
| IUCN Habitat | Coverage % | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Grassland | 12 | |
| Rocky Areas(e.g., inland cliffs, mountain peaks) | 12 | |
| Shrubland | 12 | |
| Artificial - Terrestrial | 26 | |
| Forest | 26 | |
| Wetlands(Inland) | 12 |
Threats
Summary of threats to biodiversity at KBA: No serious threats known at the site.