Cinca river rice fields and steppe area (1947)
Spain, Europe
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Year of last assessment: 2011
National site name: Arrozales del Cinca Medio
Central coordinates: Latitude: 41.8333, Longitude: 0.0500
System: freshwater, terrestrial
Elevation (m): 200 to 300
Area of KBA (km2): 148.18516
KBA classification: Regional
Legacy site: Yes
Site details
Site description: An area of irrigated rice and cereal cultivation crossed by three gullies with reedbeds (Phragmites). A small area of natural steppe vegetation remains.
Rationale for qualifying as KBA: This site qualifies as a Key Biodiversity Area of international significance that was identified using previously established criteria and thresholds for the identification of Important Bird and Biodiversity Areas (IBAs) and for which available data indicate that it does not meet global KBA criteria and thresholds set out in the Global Standard.
Additional biodiversity: This is an important site for breeding waders, raptors and passage Grus grus.
Habitats
Land use: agriculture (80%) | hunting (100%)
| IUCN Habitat | Coverage % | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Wetlands(Inland) | 10 | |
| Artificial - Terrestrial | 90 |
Threats
Summary of threats to biodiversity at KBA: The main threat is agricultural intensification.