El Hito (1953)
Spain, Europe
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Global KBA criteria: D1a
Year of last assessment: 2011
National site name: El Hito
Central coordinates: Latitude: 39.8667, Longitude: -2.6833
System: freshwater, terrestrial
Elevation (m): 835 to 835
Area of KBA (km2): 214.23463
Protected area coverage (%): 4.54
KBA classification: Global
Legacy site: Yes
Site details
Site description: A seasonal lagoon surrounded by cereal crops and patches of grassland.
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 passage Grus grus, breeding waders and winter waterbirds.
Habitats
Land use: agriculture (100%) | hunting
| IUCN Habitat | Coverage % | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Wetlands(Inland) | 5 | |
| Artificial - Terrestrial | 95 |
Threats
Summary of threats to biodiversity at KBA: The main threat is disturbance of Grus grus by farmers.