Home›Species›Ecosystem›DoñanaEcosystemDoñanaWetland and FreshwaterReference and ClassificationVerifiedDonana National Park covers 543 square kilometers of marshes, shallow streams and shifting sand dunes where the Guadalquivir River meets the Atlantic Ocean in Andalusia, southern Spain, and forms the largest nature reserve in Europe. Established as a reserve in 1969 by the Spanish government and the World Wildlife Fund, it was named a Ramsar wetland in 1982 and a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1994. The park is a critical stopover for migratory birds crossing between Europe and Africa, hosting more than 300 bird species and winter waterfowl populations that reach about 200,000 individuals, alongside mammals such as the endangered Iberian lynx, fallow and red deer, wild boar and Egyptian mongoose.FactsDoñanaConnectionsIn the Other AtlasesSourcesTake a Related QuizComments (0)Reader Challenges (0)FactsClassificationBiogeographic RealmWell-attestedPalearctic 1Protected StatusWell-attestedPartially Protected 2Area (sq km)Well-attested543 3DoñanaFilter Results17 entriesCommon GroupAllBirds Of Prey (Raptors) (1)Gulls, Terns And Auks (1)Legumes (Fabales) (1)Lizards (Lacertilia) (1)Mints, Nightshades And Allies (Lamiales/Solanales) (2)Passerines (Songbirds) (3)Salamanders And Newts (Caudata) (1)Snakes (Serpentes) (1)TaxonomyAllAccipitriformes (1)Alaudidae (1)Corvidae (1)Eulipotyphla (1)Fabaceae (1)Lagomorpha (1)Lamiaceae (2)Laridae (1)Lynx (1)Mustelidae (2)Natrix (1)Passeriformes (1)Salamandridae (1)Squamata (1)Vulpes (1)HabitatAllChaparral (2)Desert (1)Freshwater Marsh (1)Grassland (3)Lake (1)Steppe (1)Temperate Forest (2)Conservation StatusAllLeast Concern (13)Near Threatened (2)Vulnerable (1)Everyday GroupAllBirds Of Prey (Raptors) (1)Gulls, Terns And Auks (1)Legumes (Fabales) (1)Lizards (Lacertilia) (1)Mints, Nightshades And Allies (Lamiales/Solanales) (2)Passerines (Songbirds) (3)Salamanders And Newts (Caudata) (1)Snakes (Serpentes) (1)DietAllCarnivore (5)Detritivore or Scavenger (1)Herbivore (1)Insectivore (4)Omnivore (3)Photosynthetic Autotroph (3)System (Realm)AllFreshwater (4)Marine (1)Terrestrial (16)ThreatsAllBiological Resource Use (1)Invasive and Other Problematic Species, Genes and Diseases (1)Relationship to PeopleAllDisease Vector (1)Ecotourism and Research (2)Hunted or Fished (2)Invasive or Introduced Species (4)Kept as Pets (1)Used in Traditional Medicine (1)Living or ExtinctAllYes (17)Where It LivesAllAfrica (8)Albania (1)Algeria (2)Argentina 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RabbitDoñanaEuropean RobinDoñanaGorseDoñanaGrass SnakeDoñanaGreater short-toed larkDoñanaGriffon VultureDoñanaGull-billed ternDoñanaIberian LynxDoñanaIberian Ribbed NewtDoñanaIberian Worm LizardDoñanaRed FoxDoñanaRosemary (Salvia rosmarinus)DoñanaThyme (Thymus vulgaris)DoñanaConnectionsDemonstratesMigration, Natural Phenomena Well-attested Source Encyclopaedia Britannicatier 1HostsEurasian Magpie, Species Well-attested Source GBIF: Pica picaEuropean Badger, Species Well-attested Source Wikidata: European RabbitAdditional Source Doñana National Park (Wikipedia)Article texttier 2European Hedgehog, Species Well-attested Source Wikidata: European RabbitAdditional Source Doñana National Park (Wikipedia)Article texttier 2European polecat, Species Well-attested Source Wikidata: European RabbitAdditional Source Doñana National Park (Wikipedia)Article texttier 2European Rabbit, Species Well-attested Source Wikidata: European RabbitAdditional Source Doñana National Park (Wikipedia)Article texttier 2European Robin, Species Well-attested Source GBIF: Erithacus rubeculaGorse, Species Well-attested Source Wikidata: European RabbitAdditional Source Doñana National Park (Wikipedia)Article texttier 2Grass Snake, Species Well-attested Source Wikidata: European RabbitAdditional Source Doñana National Park (Wikipedia)Article texttier 2Greater short-toed lark, Species Well-attested Source Wikidata: European RabbitAdditional Source Doñana National Park (Wikipedia)Article texttier 2Griffon Vulture, Species Well-attested Source GBIF: Gyps fulvusGull-billed tern, Species Well-attested Source Wikidata: European RabbitAdditional Source Doñana National Park (Wikipedia)Article texttier 2Iberian Lynx, Species Well-attested Source World Wildlife FundIberian Ribbed Newt, Species Well-attested Source GBIF: Pleurodeles waltlIberian Worm Lizard, Species Well-attested Source Wikidata: European RabbitAdditional Source Doñana National Park (Wikipedia)Article texttier 2Red Fox, Species Well-attested Source Wikidata: European RabbitAdditional Source Doñana National Park (Wikipedia)Article texttier 2Rosemary (Salvia rosmarinus), Species Well-attested Source Wikidata: European RabbitAdditional Source Doñana National Park (Wikipedia)Article texttier 2Thyme (Thymus vulgaris), Species Well-attested Source Wikidata: European RabbitAdditional Source Doñana National Park (Wikipedia)Article texttier 2In BiomeWetlands, Biomes Well-attested Source World Wildlife FundIn the Other AtlasesFound InSpainAlso in Geography Atlas: where this subject is found.Sources1. Wikipedia: Doñana National Parktier 2WikipediaIntroductionQuote, IntroductionDoñana National Park or Parque Nacional y Natural de Doñana is a natural reserve in Andalusia, southern Spain, in the provinces of Huelva (most of its territory within the municipality of Almonte), Cádiz and Seville.View the Source2. Wikipedia: Doñana National Parktier 2WikipediaIntroductionQuote, Introductionof which 135 km2 (52.12 mi2) are a protected areaView the Source3. Doñana National Park (Wikipedia)tier 2WikipediaLead section, first paragraph, stating total and protected park areaIt covers 543 km2 (209.65 mi2), of which 135 km2 (52.12 mi2) are a protected area.Hosts: European Hedgehog, Article text38 mammal species have been recorded, including twelve species of bat, red deer, European rabbit, European hedgehog, common genet, wildcat, wild boar, Iberian lynx, garden dormouse, Egyptian mongoose, greater white-toothed shrew, Eurasian otter, wood mouse, European polecat, red fox, European badger, Mediterranean pine vole, southwestern water vole and black rat.Hosts: Red Fox, Article text38 mammal species have been recorded, including twelve species of bat, red deer, European rabbit, European hedgehog, common genet, wildcat, wild boar, Iberian lynx, garden dormouse, Egyptian mongoose, greater white-toothed shrew, Eurasian otter, wood mouse, European polecat, red fox, European badger, Mediterranean pine vole, southwestern water vole and black rat.Hosts: Gorse, Article textbulrush, common fern, sage-leaved rock rose, rushes, labiérnago (Phillyrea angustifolia), sea spurge, mastic, sedge, palm, pine, Scotch broom, rosemary, juniper, gorse, thyme, spurge andHosts: European Rabbit, Article text38 mammal species have been recorded, including twelve species of bat, red deer, European rabbit, European hedgehog, common genet, wildcat, wild boar, Iberian lynx, garden dormouse, Egyptian mongoose, greater white-toothed shrew, Eurasian otter, wood mouse, European polecat, red fox, European badger, Mediterranean pine vole, southwestern water vole and black rat.Hosts: Greater short-toed lark, Article textThe site also attracts many summer migrants, which can include purple heron, gull-billed tern, greater short-toed lark, short-toed eagle, European roller, western olivaceous warbler, Savi's warbler, little bittern, booted eagle, whiskered tern and rufous scrub robin.Hosts: European Badger, Article text38 mammal species have been recorded, including twelve species of bat, red deer, European rabbit, European hedgehog, common genet, wildcat, wild boar, Iberian lynx, garden dormouse, Egyptian mongoose, greater white-toothed shrew, Eurasian otter, wood mouse, European polecat, red fox, European badger, Mediterranean pine vole, southwestern water vole and black rat.Hosts: Iberian Worm Lizard, Article textfound in Doñana Park include the European pond turtle, Spanish pond turtle, spur-thighed tortoise, Iberian worm lizard, Bedriaga's skink, western three-toed skink, common wall gecko, spiny-footed lizard, ocellated lizard, Carbonell's wall lizard, Andalusian wall lizard, Psammodromus manuelae, Spanish psammodromus, horseshoe whipHosts: Gull-billed tern, Article textThe site also attracts many summer migrants, which can include purple heron, gull-billed tern, greater short-toed lark, short-toed eagle, European roller, western olivaceous warbler, Savi's warbler, little bittern, booted eagle, whiskered tern and rufous scrub robin.Hosts: Rosemary (Salvia rosmarinus), Article textholly, reed, carnation, bulrush, common fern, sage-leaved rock rose, rushes, labiérnago (Phillyrea angustifolia), sea spurge, mastic, sedge, palm, pine, Scotch broom, rosemary, juniper, gorse, thyme, spurge andHosts: Thyme (Thymus vulgaris), Article textbulrush, common fern, sage-leaved rock rose, rushes, labiérnago (Phillyrea angustifolia), sea spurge, mastic, sedge, palm, pine, Scotch broom, rosemary, juniper, gorse, thyme, spurge andHosts: European polecat, Article text38 mammal species have been recorded, including twelve species of bat, red deer, European rabbit, European hedgehog, common genet, wildcat, wild boar, Iberian lynx, garden dormouse, Egyptian mongoose, greater white-toothed shrew, Eurasian otter, wood mouse, European polecat, red fox, European badger, Mediterranean pine vole, southwestern water vole and black rat.Hosts: Grass Snake, Article textlizard, Psammodromus manuelae, Spanish psammodromus, horseshoe whip snake, ladder snake, southern smooth snake, Montpellier snake, false smooth snake, viperine snake, grass snake, Lataste's viper, loggerhead turtle and leatherbackView the SourceWorld Wildlife FundWorld Wildlife FundIn Biome: WetlandsHosts: Iberian LynxView the SourceEncyclopaedia Britannicatier 1Encyclopaedia Britannica, Inc.Demonstrates: MigrationView the SourceGBIF: Pleurodeles waltlGBIFHosts: Iberian Ribbed Newt, DistributionsQuote, Hosts: Iberian Ribbed Newt, Distributionslocality: Donana Biosphere Reserve (Spain)View the SourceGBIF: Gyps fulvusGBIFHosts: Griffon Vulture, DistributionsQuote, Hosts: Griffon Vulture, Distributionslocality: Donana Biosphere Reserve (Spain)View the SourceGBIF: Erithacus rubeculaGBIFHosts: European Robin, DistributionsQuote, Hosts: European Robin, Distributionslocality: Donana Biosphere Reserve (Spain)View the SourceGBIF: Pica picaGBIFHosts: Eurasian Magpie, DistributionsQuote, Hosts: Eurasian Magpie, Distributionslocality: Donana Biosphere Reserve (Spain)View the 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