Birds of the Serranía de RondaA Systematic List

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The Serranía de Ronda awaits you!

Andalucia, nature as nature intended.

A Birdwatcher’s Paradise

Zahara

Grazalema

The Penibaetic Range ofmountains dips its toes intothe Mediterranean on theeastern side of Gibraltar andinto the Atlantic to Gibraltar’swestern seaboard. From herethe range strikes north andthen eastwards, never farfrom the Mediterranean andhas it’s ceiling in the SierraNevada with several peaks ofover 3,000 metres. It is asdramatic as it is stunning. The

Serrania De Ronda is situated amidst the limestone peaks, which lie west of theSierra Nevada. The area’s highest peak is Torrecilla at 1,919 metres. To thesouthwest of the Serrania the mountains are sandstone. The habitats of the areaare varied and include sheer limestone cliffs, pine woods (P.sylvestris, P.pinaster),Spanish Fir (Abies pinsapo), grasslands, scrub and oak (Q.rotundifolia, Q.suber)woods. Amongst the flora there are many species endemic to the area. The birdcommunity is particularly rich and breeding birds include Golden, Bonelli’s, Bootedand Short-toed Eagles, Griffon and Egyptian Vultures, Peregrine Falcon, LesserKestrel, Eagle Owl, White-rumped, Alpine and Pallid Swifts, Blue Rock Thrush,Rock Thrush, Black Wheatear, Black Redstart, Chough, Rock Sparrow, RockBunting and Crossbill.

The Serrania and its surroundings include three major natural parks, Sierra de lasNieves (declared BiosphereReserve by UNESCO in 1995),Sierra de Grazalema (declaredBiosphere Reserve by UNESCO in1977) and Los Alcornocales arichly wooded park and declaredZEPA reserve (zone of especialprotection for the birds). Major riversystems flowing to the southinclude the Rio Genal and RioGuadiaro, both are important to themany species of birds that avoidhigher land altitudes duringmigration and for summerresidents as the rivers flow in thehigh summer, when most other rivers are dry. These rivers act as a natural highwayfor many migrating species in spring and autumn.

The area is remarkable, not onlyfor being an internationallyimportant area for fauna andflora, but also for an almost totallack of organised research intoeven a comprehensive list ofbird species using the Serrania.The creeping hand ofagriculture, land development,deforestation and poorlyplanned tree planting all put thisnatural wonder at critical risk.Adding to these risks are illegalpoisoning, trapping and hunting. There is a local saying here ‘If it flies, you caneat it’ You know, it was not so long ago, when under the regime of Franco, that itwas necessary for the rural communities to supplement their diets by whatevermeans possible. You can trace much of the local attitude to birds from this fairlyrecent need to hunt them for the pot. It is sad, but an all too familiar story thatyou hear in most other Mediterranean countries today. However, discovery canmotivate you. Not always the preferred kind, like finding higher densities ofbreeding Rock Thrushes than anyone thought possible, but also by getting someidea why Song Thrushes might be diminishing. Talking to one shoot organiser hementioned, quite casually, that they had shot over 500 Song Thrushes thatseason!

Apart from some research and census work involving raptors, birds by and large;have been poorly served by anyorganised and meaningful basicsurvey work here. The mountingpressures increase the need forknowledge and case building toprotect this most important area.For me it has been depressing,although challenging, to begin aresearch programme, wherevery little is available historicallyto use as a beginning, or by wayof comparing with my ownresults. However, there havebeen some very encouragingfinds to my work i.e. a healthyand still viable population of Bonelli’s Eagle, despite local hunting interests! It maywell be, Bonelli’s have their highest density in Europe here in the Serranía.

The research programmecovers 48 times 10Km²squares. It is a mammothundertaking and includesfringe, out-lying areas ofthe Serrania De Ronda.The methodology usedfollows normal formatsi.e. Linear transects,listening stations andtetrad sampling, but isalso supplemented byringing and colourringing. The latter, colourringing, is being appliedonly to the family

Turdidae and in particular Oenanthe sp. The objects are to establish acomprehensive atlas for all birds of the Serrania at all times of the year,breeding population studies, densities and post juvenile dispersals etc.Habitat registers and their relative importance will also form many of theappendices to the finished research! The published results, expected by2010, will provide a valuable reference for future use. The programme wasundertaken during January 2003.

Preliminary results have produced some pleasant surprises and a smallmeasure of disappointment. Discussion with locals has marked the

decrease and almost extinction oftwo species, Rufous Bush Robin(Cercotrichas galactotes) andOrtolan Bunting (Emberizahortulana) as breeding birds of theSerrania. The Rufous Bush Robinin particular had been formerlycommon. I suspect OrtolanBunting was always a rarebreeding species, occurring morefrequently, as it does today, duringmigration. The decline of theRufous Bush Robin appears to be

a general trend throughout the Iberian Peninsula. As a result, SociedadEspanola de Ornitologia (SEO), has now instigated a national survey intothis species. On a brigher note Spanish Sparrow (Passer hispaniolensis)was discovered breeding for the first time during 2006.

Such species as OlivaceousWarbler (Hippolais pallida),Orphean Warbler (Sylviahortensis), Golden Oriole (Oriolusoriolus), Wheatear (Oenantheoenanthe) and Red-neckedNightjar (Caprimulgus ruficollis)are far more widespread andnumerous, than any previousreports, though limited in theirscope, have stated (Barros, Rioset al). Raptors are particularlywell represented and, apart from decreases with Egyptian Vulture (Neophronpercnopterus), seem to be stable as breeding birds, with possible increases

for Griffon Vulture (Gyps fulvus). Inaddition the study area hasextremely important breedingpopulations of Short-toed Eagle(Circaetus gallicus), Golden Eagle(Aquila chrysaetos), Booted Eagle(Hieraaetus pennatus), Bonelli’sEagle (Hieraaetus fasciatus),Lesser Kestrel (Falco naumanni),Peregrine Falcon (Falcoperegrinus), Eagle Owl (Bubobubo), Alpine Swift (Apus melba),White-rumped Swift (Apus caffer),

Black Wheatear (Oenanthe leucura), Rock Thrush (Monticola saxatilis), BlueRock Thrush (Monticola solitarius), Chough (Pyrrhocorax pyrrhocorax), RockSparrow (Petronia petronia) and Crossbill (Loxia curvirostra).

Of course the vast expanse of theprimary area covered by myresearch, includes manyinteresting species, as breeding,wintering or migrating birds. Thevariation in habitats and thearea’s close proximity to thefamous Straits of Gibraltar, notonly lends itself to producing alarge number of species, but onoccasion, the totally unexpected!Peter.S.D.Jones

Esta lista sistemática de la avifauna de la Serranía de Ronda, pretende ser una guía sencilla y práctica dirigidatanto a los habitantes de la zona, como al visitante ocasional. La biodiversidad de estas sierras se refleja en elimportante número de especies de aves registradas en el área. Cada cuadrícula se numera con la referenciatopográfica correspondiente del SGE (Servicio Geográfico del Ejército). Estos mapas militares muestran deuna forma rigurosa las características del entorno, por lo que se recomienda su adquisición y utilización con elfin de sacarle el máximo partido a nuestro recorrido por la zona.

La lista ofrece al usuario la abundancia relativa de aves junto con las épocas del año con mayorprobabilidad para observar a cada especie dentro del área de estudio. Para que esta lista sirva al mayor númerode personas posibles, los nombres de las especies aparecen en inglés, español y por supuesto su nombrecientífico. Las claves del estatus y presencia se detallan abajo.

Claves:Presencia: W=Invernante S=Estival SR=Estival Residente

R=Residente P=En paso migratorio

Estatus: V=Accidental VR=Muy Raro R=Raro Sc=EscasoC=Común A=Abundante

La sorpresa siempre aguarda tras la curva del camino si vistas la zona con paciencia, así pues tómate tu tiempoy disfruta de la Serranía de Ronda.

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This systematic list will provide a rough guide to the birds of the Serrania de Ronda, both for the casualvisitor, as well as local people with an interest in birds. The environmental diversity of the area is reflectedin the number of birds recorded within the boundaries of this remarkable part of Spain. To help explain thestudy area boundaries, the grid map shows the number of the excellent maps produced by CartografiaMilitar De Espana. The purchase of these maps is recommended in order to get the best out of your tripto this area.

The systematic list gives the reader a guide to both the bird’s relative abundance, as well as thetime of year it can be expected to appear in the study area. To be of value to as wide a readership aspossible, the species names are given in English, Spanish and their scientific names. Keys for status andwhen the birds are present are setout below.

Keys:When Present: W = Winter S = Summer SR = Summer ResidentR = Resident P = Passage Migrant

Status: V = Vagrant VR = Very Rare R = Rare Sc = ScarceC = Common A = Abundant

Patience will always reward the visitor with the unexpected, so take your time and enjoy La Serrania deRonda.

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LISTADO SISTEMÁTICO

AVES DE LA SERRANÍA DE RONDA

Systematic List 3rd Edition 2006. Totally revised and corrected list.

© copyright Peter S D Jones 2006. No part of thispublication may be

reproduced without prior permission from the author.

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Especies Castellano Científico Periodo/ Estatus

Little Grebe Zampullín Común Tachybaptus ruficollis W / RGreat Crested Grebe Somormujo Lavanco Podiceps cristatus W / ScBlack-necked Grebe Zampullín Cuellinegro Podiceps nigricollis W / RCormorant Cormorán Grande Phalacrocorax carbo W / ScLittle Bittern Avetorillo Común Ixobrychus minutus P / VNight Heron Martinete Común Nycticorax nycticorax S / ScSquacco Heron Garcilla Cangrejera Ardeola ralloides P / RCattle Egret Garcilla Bueyera Bululcus ibis RP / ScLittle Egret Garceta Común Egretta garzetta SW / ScGrey Heron Garza Real Ardea cinerea SW / CPurple Heron Garza Imperial Ardea purpurea SR / RBlack Stork Cigüeña Negra Ciconia nigra PS / RWhite Stork Cigüeña Blanca Ciconia ciconia PSR / CGreater Flamingo Flamenco Común Pheonicopterus ruber P / RGreylag Goose Ánsar Común Anser anser W / RTeal Cerceta Común Anas crecca W / RMallard Ánade Azulón Anas platyrhynchos WR / CPintail Ánade Rabudo Anas acuta W / RShoveler Cuchara Común Anas clypeata W / ScHoney Buzzard Abejero Europeo Pernis apivorus P / CBlack-shouldered Kite Elanio Común Elanus caeruleus W / RBlack Kite Milano Negro Milvus migrans PSR / CRed Kite Milano Real Milvus milvus WP / REgyptian Vulture Alimoche Común Neophron percnopterus PSR / ScRuppell’s Vulture Buitre Moteado Gyps rueppellii W / RGriffon Vulture Buitre Leonado Gyps fulvus R / ABlack Vulure Buitre Negro Aegypius monachus PW / ScShort-toed Eagle Culebrera Europea Circaetus gallicus PSR / CMarsh Harrier Aguilucho Lagunero Occ Circus aeruginosus P / RHen Harrier Aguilucho Pálido Circus cyaneus PW / ScMontagu Harrier Aguilucho Cenizo Circus pygargus PSR / ScGoshawk Azor Común Accipiter gentilis R / ScSparrowhawk Gavilán Común Accipiter nisus RP / CBuzzard Busardo Ratonero Buteo buteo RW / ScLong-legged Buzzard Busardo Moro Buteo rufinus WP / RImperial Eagle Águila Imperial Ibérica Aquila adalberti P / RGolden Eagle Águila Real Aquila chrysaetos R / ScBooted Eagle Aguililla Calzada Hieraaetus pennatus SR / CBonelli’s Eagle Águila-azor Perdicera Hieraaetus fasciatus R / COsprey Águila Pescadora Pandion haliaetus PS / ScLesser Kestrel Cernícalo Primilla Falco naumanni PSR / CKestrel Cernícalo Vulgar Falco tinnunculus RP / CRed-footed Falcon Cernícalo Patirrojo Falco vespertinus VMerlin Esmerejón Falco columbarius PW / RHobby Alcotán Europeo Falco subbuteo PS / RPeregrine Halcón Peregrino Falco peregrinus R / CRed-legged Partridge Perdiz Roja Alectoris rufa R / AQuail Codorniz Común Coturnix coturnix SR / ScPheasant Faisán Vulgar Phasianus colchicus R / Sc

Especies Castellano Científico Periodo/ Estatus

Water Rail Rascón Europeo Rallus aquaticus P / RMoorhen Gallineta Común Gallinula chloropus WSR / CCoot Focha Común Fulica atra W / RLittle Bustard Sisón Común Tetrax Tetrax P / RBlack-winged Stilt Cigüeñuela Común Himantopus himantopus P / RAvocet Avoceta Común Recurvirostra avosetta P / RStone Curlew Alcaraván Común Burhinus oedicnemus P / RLittle Ringed Plover Chorlitejo Chico Charadrius dubius PSR / CRinged Plover Chorlitejo Grande Charadrius hiaticula P / ScKentish Plover Chortitejo Patinegro Charadrius alexandrinus P / RDotterel Chorlito Carambolo Charadrius morinellus P / RLapwing Avefría Europea Vanellus vanellus PW / CSnipe Agachadiza Común Gallinago gallinago PW / ScWoodcock Chocha Perdiz Scolopax rusticola W / ScWhimbrel Zarapito Trinador Numenius phaeopus P / RRedshank Archibebe Común Tringa totanus PW / RGreenshank Archibebe Claro Tringa nebularia P / RGreen Sandpiper Andarríos Grande Tringa ochropus P / CWood Sandpiper Andarríos Bastardo Tringa glareola P / ScCommon Sandpiper Andarríos Chico Actitis hypoleucos PS / CMediterranean Gull Gaviota Cabecinegra Larus melanocephalus P / RBlack-headed Gull Gaviota Reidora Larus ridibundus PW / ScLesser-BB Gull Gaviota Sombría Larus fuscus PW / ScYellow-legged Gull Gaviota Patiamarilla Larus cachinnans PW / ScGull-billed Tern Pagaza Piconegra Gelochelidon nilotica PS / ScBlack Tern Fumarel Común Chlidonias niger P / RRock Dove Paloma Bravía Columba livia R / CStock Dove Paloma Zurita Columba oenas WP / RWoodpigeon Paloma Torcaz Columba palumbus R / ACollared Dove Tórtola Turca Streptopelia decaocto R / CTurtle Dove Tórtola Europea Streptopelia turtur PSR / CRing-necked Parakeet Cotorra de Kramar Psittacula krameri R / RGreat-spotted Cuckoo Críalo Europeo Clamator glandarius P / RCuckoo Cuco Común Cuculus canorus PSR / ABarn Owl Lechuza Común Tyto alba R / ScScops Owl Autillo Europeo Otus scops PSR / CEagle Owl Búho Real Bubo bubo R / CLittle Owl Mochuelo Europeo Athene noctua R / ATawny Owl Cárabo Común Strix aluco R / CLong-eared Owl Búho Chico Asio otus W / RShort-eared Owl Búho Campestre Asio flammeus W / VNightjar Chotacabras Gris Caprimulgus europaeus PSR / RRed-necked Nightjar Chotacabras Cuellirrojo Caprimulgus ruficollis PSR / CCommon Swift Vencejo Común Apus apus PSR / APallid Swift Vencejo Pálido Apus pallidus PSR / AAlpine Swift Vencejo Real Apus melba PSR / CWhite-rumped Swift Vencejo Cafre Apus caffer SR / RKingfisher Martín Pescador Alcedo atthis RW / CBee-eater Abejaruco Común Merops apiaster PSR / C

Especies Castellano Científico Periodo/ Estatus

Roller Carraca Coracias garrulus P / ScHoopoe Abubilla Upupa epops RP / CWryneck Torcecuello Jynx torquilla RP / CGreen Woodpecker Pito Real Picus viridis R / CBlack Woodpecker Pito Negro Dryocopus martius ?=VGreat Sptd Woodpecker Pico Picapinos Dendrocopos major** R / CLesser Sptd WoodpeckerPico Menor Dendrocopos minor R / VRCalandra Lark Calandria Melanocorypha calandra R / RShort-toed Lark Terrera Común Calandrella brachydactyla PSR / RCrested Lark Cogujada Común Galerida cristata R / AThekla Lark Cogujada Montesina Galerida theklae R / AWoodlark Totovía Lullula arborea RP / ASkylark Alondra Común Alauda arvensis W / CSand Martin Avión Zapador Riparia riparia P / CCrag Martin Avión Roquero Ptyonoprogne rupestris R / ASwallow Golondrina Común Hirundo rustica PSR / ARed-rumped Swallow Golondrina Dáurica Hirundo daurica PSR / CHouse Martin Avión Común Delichon urbica PSR / ATawny Pipit Bisbita Campestre Anthus campestris PSR / CTree Pipit Bisbita Arbóreo Anthus trivialis P / ScMeadow Pipit Bisbita Común Anthus pratensis PW / CWater Pipit Bisbita Alpino Anthus spinoletta P / ScRichard’s Pipit Bisbita de Richard Anthus richardi P / RYellow Wagtail Lavandera Boyera Motacilla flava iberiae * P / CGrey Wagtail Lavandera Cascadeña Motacilla cinerea RP / CWhite Wagtail Lavandera Blanca Motacilla alba RW / CDipper Mirlo Acuático Cinclus cinclus R / RWren Chochín Troglodytes troglodytes R / CDunnock Acentor Común Prunella modularis W / ScAlpine Accentor Acentor Alpino Prunella collaris W / ScRufous Bush Robin Alzacola Cercotrichas galactotes PSR / RRobin Petirrojo Erithacus rubecula PRW / CNightingale Ruiseñor Común Luscinia megarhynchos PSR / ABlack Redstart Colirrojo Tizón Pheonicurus ochruros WSR / ARedstart Colirrojo Real Pheonicurus pheonicurus PSR / CWhinchat Tarabilla Norteña Saxicola rubetra P / ScStonechat Tarabilla Común Saxicola torquata WSR / AWheatear Collalba Gris Oenanthe oenanthe PSR / ScBlack-eared Wheatear Collalba Rubia Oenanthe hispanica PSR / CBlack Wheatear Collalba Negra Oenanthe leucura R / CRock Thrush Roquero Rojo Monticola saxatilis PSR / ScBlue Rock Thrush Roquero Solitario Monticola solitarius PR / CRing Ouzel Mirlo Capiblanco Turdus torquatus PW / CBlackbird Mirlo Común Turdus merula PR / AFieldfare Zorzal Real Turdus pilaris PW / RSong Thrush Zorzal Común Turdus philomelos PW / ARedwing Zorzal Alirrojo Turdus iliacus PW / ScMistle Thrush Zorzal Charlo Turdus viscivorus RPW / CCetti’s Warbler Ruiseñor Bastardo Cettia cetti R / C

Especies Castellano Científico Periodo/ Estatus

Fan-tailed Warbler Buitrón Cisticola juncidis R / ScGrasshopper Warbler Buscarla Pintoja Locustella naevia P / RSedge Warbler Carricerin Común Acrocephalus schoenobaenus P / ScReed Warbler Carricero Común Acrocephalus scirpaceus PSR / CGreat Reed Warbler Carricero Tordal Acrocephalus arundinaceus PS / ScOlivaceous Warbler Zarcero Pálido Hippolais pallida PSR / ScMelodius Warbler Zarcero Común Hippolais polyglotta PSR / CDartford Warbler Curruca Rabilarga Sylvia undata R / ASpectacled Warbler Curruca Tomillera Sylvia conspicillata PSR / ScSubalpine Warbler Curruca Carrasqueña Sylvia cantillans PSR / CSardinian Warbler Curruca Cabecinegra Sylvia melanocephala PR / AOrphean Warbler Curruca Mirlona Sylvia hortensis SR / ScLesser Whitethroat Curruca Zarcerilla Sylvia curruca P / RWhitethroat Curruca Zarcera Sylvia communis PSR / CGarden Warbler Curruca Mosquitera Sylvia borin PS / CBlackcap Curruca Capirotada Sylvia atricapilla PWR / ABonelli’s Warbler Mosquitero Papialbo Phylloscopus bonelli PSR / AChiffchaff Mosquitero Común Phylloscopus collybita PW / AIberian Chiffchaff Mosquitero Ibérico Phylloscopus brehmit*** PSR / CWillow Warbler Mosquitero Musical Phylloscopus trochilus P / AGoldcrest Reyezuelo Sencillo Regulus regulus W / RFirecrest Reyezuelo Listado Regulus ignicapillus R / ASpotted Flycatcher Papamoscas Gris Muscicapa striata PSR / CPied Flycatcher Papamoscas Cerrojillo Ficedula hypoleuca P / CLong-tailed Tit Mito Aegithalos caudatus R / CCrested Tit Herrerillo Capuchino Parus cristatus R / CCoal Tit Carbonero Garrapinos Parus ater R / CBlue Tit Herrerillo Común Parus caeruleus R / CGreat Tit Carbonero Común Parus major R / ANuthatch Trepador Azul Sitta europaea R / CShort-toed Treecreeper Agateador Común Certhia brachydactyla R / CGolden Oriole Oropéndola Oriolus oriolus PSR / ScGreat Grey Shrike Alcaudón Real Lanius excubitor W / RSouthern Grey Shrike Alcaudón Real Meridional Lanius meridionalis RP / CWoodchat Shrike Alcaudón Común Lanius senator PSR / AJay Arrendajo Garrulus glandarius R / CChough Chova Piquirroja Pyrrhocorax pyrrhocorax R / CJackdaw Grajilla Corvus monedula R / ScCarrion Crow Corneja Negra Corvus corone PW / RRaven Cuervo Corvus corax R / CStarling Estornino Pinto Sturnus vulgaris PW / CSpotless Starling Estomino Negro Sturnus unicolor PWR / AHouse Sparrow Gorrión Común Passer domesticus PR / ASpanish Sparrow Gorrión Moruno Passer hispaniolensis PR / ScTree Sparrow Gorrión Molinero Passer montanus WR / ScRock Sparrow Gorrión Chillón Petronia petronia R / CChaffinch Pinzón Vulgar Fringilla coelebs RWP / ABrambling Pinzón Real Fringilla montifringilla WP / CSerin Verdecillo Serinus serinus PR / A

Especies Castellano Científico Periodo/ Estatus

Greenfinch Verderón Común Carduelis chloris RW / CGoldfinch Jilguero Carduelis carduelis RW / ASiskin Lúgano Carduelis spinus W / CLinnet Pardillo Común Carduelis cannabina R / ACrossbill Piquituerto Común Loxia curvirostra WR / CBullfinch Camachuelo Común Pyrrhula pyrrhula P / VRHawfinch Picogordo Coccotraustes coccotraustes R / CYellowhammer Escribano Cerillo Emberiza citrinella W / RCirl Bunting Escribano Soteño Emberiza cirlus R / CRock Bunting Escribano Montesino Emberiza cia R / COrtolan Bunting Escribano Hortelano Emberiza hortulana P / ScReed Bunting Escribano Palustre Emberiza schoeniclus W / RCorn Bunting Triguero Miliaria calandra R / A

In addition to the above listed species there are also the following sub-species that regularlyoccur in the area.

*** Phylloscopus brehmil = P.iberiae**Great Spotted Woodpecker Dendrocopos major mauritanus R / Sc* Yellow Wagtail Motacilla flava flavissima P / C

M.f.flava P / ScM.f.thunbergi P / C

Nothern Wheatear Oenanthe oenanthe leucorrhoa P / C(Greenland Wheatear)

The whole of the Serrania is worthwhile for birdwatching, but there are sites of specialinterest. Areas are listed, not only for unusual species, but also for ease of access. Thetime of year will dictate which birds may be seen at each site. Please refer to the studyarea map for site (numbered) location.

Con el fin de facilitar al visitante la observación de las aves y optimizar su tiempo deestancia en la Serranía de Ronda, añadimos una lista de lugares especialmenteinteresantes. Se referencian con un orden numérico y localidades (consultar mapa enla página web).

Site / Sitio Sierra de LibarEgyptian Vulture AlimocheComún, Griffon Vulture BuitreLeonado, Short-toed EagleCulebrera Europea, Hen HarrierAguilucho Pálido, Bonelli’s EagleÁguila-azor Perdicera, LesserKestrel Cernicalo Primilla, AlpineAccentor Acentor Alpino, BlackWheatear Collalba Negra, RockThrush Roquero Rojo, Ring OuzelMirlo Capiblanco, Rock SparrowGorrión Chillón

Site / Sitio Puerto de las PalomasEgyptian Vulture Alimoche Común, Griffon Vulture Buitre Leonado, Short-toedEagle Culebrera Europea, Golden Eagle Áquila Real, Bonelli’s Eagle Águila-azorPerdicera, Peregrine Falcon Halcón Peregrino, Alpine Swift Vencejo Real, AlpineAccentor Acentor Alpino, Black Wheatear Collalba Negra, Blue Rock ThrushRoquero Solitario, Chough Chova Piquirroja, Rock Sparrow Gorrión Chillón

Site / Sitio Rio GuadiaroFor all birds typical of river and aquatic habitats. Very good for wader and passerinemigration spring and autumn. Para aves asociada a Rio y zonas húmedas. Muy Buenoen períodos de migración.

Site / Sitio Ronda TajoHoney Buzzard Abejero Europeo, Black Kite Milano Negro, Booted Eagle ÁguilillaCalzada, Bonelli’s Eagle Águila-azor Perdicera, Lesser Kestrel Cernicalo Primilla,Peregrine Falcon Halcón Peregrino, Pallid Swift Vencejo Pálido, Alpine Swift VencejoReal, Crag Martin Avión Roquero, Blue Rock Thrush Roquero Solitario, ChoughChova Piquirroja, Rock Sparrow Gorrión Chillón

Areas of special interest within the Serrania de RondaÁreas de especial interés Ornitológico en Serranía de

Ronda

Site / Sitio Sierra BlanquillaShort-toed Eagle Culebrera Europea, Golden Eagle Águila Real, Booted EagleÁguililla Calzada, Bonelli’s Eagle Águila azor Perdicera, Peregrine Falcon HalcónPeregrino, Scops Owl Autillo Europeo, Eagle Owl Búho Real, NightjarChotacabras Gris, Rednecked Nightjar Chotacabras Cuellirrojo, Tawny PipitBisbita Campestre, Black-eared Wheatear Collalba Rubia, Black Wheatear CollalbaNegra, Rock Thrush Roquero Rojo, Subalpine Warbler Curruca Carrasqueña,Orphean Warbler Curruca Mirlona, Southern Grey Shrike Alcaudón RealMeridional, Rock Sparrow Gorrión Chillón, Rock Bunting Escribano Montesino

Site / Sitio Sierra de las NievesShort-toed Eagle Culebrera Europea, Goshawk Azor Común, Buzzard BusardoRatonero, Golden Eagle Águila Real, Booted Eagle Águililla Calzada, Bonelli’sEagle Águila azor Perdicera, Hobby Alcotán Europeo, Peregrine Falcon HalcónPeregrino, Scops Owl Autillo Europeo, Eagle Owl Búho Real, WryneckTorcecuello, Tawny Pipit Bisbita Campestre, Alpine Accentor Acentor Alpino,Redstart Colirrojo Real, Wheatear Collalba Gris, Black-eared Wheatear CollalbaRubia, Black Wheatear Collalba Negra, Rock Thrush RoqueroRojo, Blue RockThrush Roquero Solitario, Ring Ouzel Mirlo Capiblanco, Spectacled WarblerCurruca Tomillera, Golden Oriole Oropéndola, Southern Grey Shrike AlcaudónReal Meridional, Tree Sparrow Gorrión Molinero, Rock Sparrow Gorrión Chillón,Crossbill Piquituerto Común, Hawfinch Picogordo, Ortolan Bunting EscribanoHortelano

Site / Sitio Genal Valley - Valle de GenalFor all birds typical of woodland, river and wetland habitats. Very good at times ofmigration. Para aves asociada a masas forestales, rios y zonas húmedas. Zona muybuena en períodos de migración.

The Study Area - Área de estudio

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- Sites of special interest / Sitios de especial interés

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