Data Zone
Country/territory: Greece
IBA criteria met: B2, C6 (2000)
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Area: 8,650 ha
Site description (2000 baseline)
A rugged mountain dominated by scrub. The adjacent gorge and valley contains some riverine forest. Human activities include stock-raising and hunting.
Key biodiversity
This is an important area for resident raptors and species characteristic of open habitats.
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2023) Important Bird Area factsheet: Kalamaki gorge and Zarkou mountains. Downloaded from
http://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/kalamaki-gorge-and-zarkou-mountains-iba-greece on 01/10/2023.
