Famara sandy plain (1973)
Spain, Europe
Biodiversity elements triggering KBA criteria
| Taxonomic group | Scientific name | Common name | IUCN Red List category | Year | KBA criteria |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aves | Chlamydotis undulata | Houbara Bustard | VU | 2011 | A1d |
Other species not triggering KBA criteria
| Taxonomic group | Scientific name | Common name | IUCN Red List Category | Year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aves | Falco tinnunculus | Common Kestrel | LC | 2011 | |
| Aves | Calandrella rufescens | Lesser Short-toed Lark | LC | 2011 | |
| Aves | Anthus berthelotii | Berthelot's Pipit | LC | 2011 | |
| Aves | Burhinus oedicnemus | Eurasian Thick-knee | LC | 2011 | |
| Aves | Cursorius cursor | Cream-coloured Courser | LC | 2011 | |
| Aves | Alectoris barbara | Barbary Partridge | LC | 2011 | |
Recommended citation
Key Biodiversity Areas Partnership (2025) Key Biodiversity Areas factsheet: Famara sandy plain. Extracted from the World Database of Key Biodiversity Areas. Developed by the Key Biodiversity Areas Partnership: BirdLife International, IUCN, American Bird Conservancy, Amphibian Survival Alliance, Conservation International, Critical Ecosystem Partnership Fund, Global Environment Facility, Re:wild, NatureServe, Rainforest Trust, Royal Society for the Protection of Birds, World Wildlife Fund and Wildlife Conservation Society. Downloaded from https://keybiodiversityareas.org/ on Dec 18, 2025.