Cape Barbaria (1927)
Spain, Europe
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Global KBA criteria: A1a, A1c, D1a
Year of last assessment: 2011
National site name: Cap de Barbaria
Central coordinates: Latitude: 38.6667, Longitude: 1.3833
System: marine, terrestrial
Elevation (m): 0 to 90
Area of KBA (km2): 7.1254
Protected area coverage (%): 88.54
KBA classification: Global
Legacy site: Yes
Site details
Site description: Coastal cliffs with higher areas dominated by scrub and small patches of Pinus halepensis and Juniperus phoenicea forest. The southern area of the cape has practically no vegetation. The main human activities are agriculture and hunting.
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: An important site for breeding seabirds, particularly Puffinus yelkouan.
Habitats
Land use: agriculture (10%) | hunting (40%) | not utilised (60%)
| IUCN Habitat | Coverage % | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Shrubland | 40 | |
| Caves & Subterranean Habitats (non-aquatic) | 30 | |
| Marine Coastal/Supratidal | 30 |
Threats
Summary of threats to biodiversity at KBA: Main threats are from very high hunting pressure, collection of Puffinus yelkouan chicks, illegal house building, disturbance from visitors, and predation from introduced cats. Larus cachinnans colonies are culled. IBA overlaps with Natural Area of Special Interest (Cap de Barbaria).