Clares facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Clares, Spain
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| Country | Spain |
| Autonomous community | Castile-La Mancha |
| Province | Guadalajara |
| Municipality | Maranchón |
| Area | |
| • Total | 17.2 km2 (6.6 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 1,281 m (4,203 ft) |
| Population
(2009)
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| • Total | 18 |
| • Density | 1.05/km2 (2.71/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
Clares is a tiny village located in the province of Guadalajara in Spain. It's part of the Molina-Alto Tajo region, which is in the autonomous community of Castile-La Mancha.
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Amazing Animals of Clares
Clares is home to many interesting animals! In 1989, a special protected area was created nearby. It's called a Special Protection Area (SPA) and covers a huge space of 20,000 hectares (that's about 49,000 acres!). This area helps protect many different kinds of birds and other wildlife.
Protected Bird Species
There are 12 special bird species that are protected in this area. Some of these include:
- Montagu's harrier (a type of hawk)
- Little bustard (a ground-dwelling bird)
- Dupont's lark (a small, shy bird)
- Common treecreeper (a bird that climbs trees)
- Thekla lark (another type of lark)
- Dartford Warbler (a small songbird)
Other Wildlife in the Area
Besides birds, you can find many other animals living around Clares. These include:
- Foxes
- Badgers
- Wild cats
- Vultures (large birds that eat carrion)
- Raptors (birds of prey) like buzzards, kestrels, and hawks
Hunting Reserve
Clares also has a private game reserve. This reserve is managed by a group called the Association of Neighbors and Friends. In this area, people can hunt certain animals like boars, deer, hares, rabbits, partridges, and quails. This helps manage the animal populations in the area.
See also
In Spanish: Clares para niños
