Ceuta (1945)
Spain, Europe
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Global KBA criteria: A1a, A1c, D1a
Year of last assessment: 2011
National site name: Ceuta
Central coordinates: Latitude: 35.9000, Longitude: -5.3167
System: marine, terrestrial
Elevation (m): 0 to 360
Area of KBA (km2): 6.30065
Protected area coverage (%): 87.91
KBA classification: Global
Legacy site: Yes
Site details
Site description: The habitat of Ceuta peninsula is partially degraded with exotic Eucalyptus and Pinus plantations. The city of Ceuta lies within the site.
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: The site is a major migratory bottleneck, where more than 20,000 storks and raptors regularly pass in spring and autumn, including (seasonal totals in brackets) Pernis apivorus (10,000-48,000 birds), Milvus migrans (10,000-20,000) and Circaetus gallicus (250-3,300).
Habitats
Land use: forestry (40%) | military (10%) | tourism/recreation | urban/industrial/transport (35%)
| IUCN Habitat | Coverage % | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Artificial - Terrestrial | 13 | |
| Marine Intertidal | 7 | |
| Forest | 40 | |
| Shrubland | 20 | |
| Wetlands(Inland) | 7 | |
| Marine Coastal/Supratidal | 13 |
Threats
Summary of threats to biodiversity at KBA: The main threat is the intense spring hunting of migratory birds.