Alcubierre and Sigena mountain ranges (1958)
Spain, Europe
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Year of last assessment: 2011
National site name: Sierra de Alcubierre
Central coordinates: Latitude: 41.6667, Longitude: -0.5000
System: terrestrial
Elevation (m): 400 to 822
Area of KBA (km2): 653.1123
Protected area coverage (%): 65.29
KBA classification: Regional
Legacy site: Yes
Site details
Site description: An eroded range of hills dominated by sclerophyllous scrub and dry grassland, with Juniperus and Pinus forest. The main human activity is livestock-farming.
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 raptors.
Habitats
Land use: agriculture (26%) | forestry | hunting (26%)
| IUCN Habitat | Coverage % | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Grassland | 26 | |
| Rocky Areas(e.g., inland cliffs, mountain peaks) | 11 | |
| Artificial - Terrestrial | 11 | |
| Shrubland | 26 | |
| Forest | 26 |
Threats
Summary of threats to biodiversity at KBA: The main threats are from forest fires, localized hunting pressure and infrastructural developments.