Nizdafe plains (2028)
Spain, Europe
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Year of last assessment: 2011
National site name: Llanos de Nizdafe
Central coordinates: Latitude: 27.7667, Longitude: -17.9667
System: terrestrial
Elevation (m): 800 to 1100
Area of KBA (km2): 18.52216
Protected area coverage (%): 0.52
KBA classification: Regional
Legacy site: Yes
Site details
Site description: An area of mainly grassland, with some scrub and agricultural land, situated in the north-east of El Hierro. Human activities include stock-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: The site is also important for Burhinus oedicnemus, endemic subspecies of several steppic passerines, and as a feeding area for raptors. It is one of the most important wintering and passage stop-over sites on the island.
Habitats
Land use: agriculture (26%)
| IUCN Habitat | Coverage % | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Artificial - Terrestrial | 26 | |
| Shrubland | 26 | |
| Rocky Areas(e.g., inland cliffs, mountain peaks) | 22 | |
| Grassland | 26 |
Threats
Summary of threats to biodiversity at KBA: Several main roads traverse the area, causing habitat degradation and disturbance to birds. Illegal hunting is also a problem.