Haría-Tabayesco (1972)
Spain, Europe
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Year of last assessment: 2011
National site name: Haría - Tabayesco
Central coordinates: Latitude: 29.1333, Longitude: -13.4833
System: terrestrial
Elevation (m): 100 to 581
Area of KBA (km2): 25.45048
Protected area coverage (%): 11.98
KBA classification: Regional
Legacy site: Yes
Site details
Site description: An area of scrub, steppe-grassland and agricultural land situated in the north of Lanzarote, and interspersed with several urban developments.
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: The site is important for breeding steppic species and seabirds, and for migrant passerines. The area also provides feeding opportunities for raptors.
Habitats
Land use: agriculture (26%) | hunting (26%) | tourism/recreation (26%)
| IUCN Habitat | Coverage % | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Grassland | 26 | |
| Rocky Areas(e.g., inland cliffs, mountain peaks) | 22 | |
| Shrubland | 26 | |
| Artificial - Terrestrial | 26 |
Threats
Summary of threats to biodiversity at KBA: Gravel extraction, urban expansion and illegal hunting pose threats to the site.