Data Zone
Year of most recent IBA criteria assessment: 2000
Populations of IBA trigger species| Species | Current IUCN Red List Category | Season | Year(s) of estimate | Population estimate | IBA Criteria Triggered |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mute Swan Cygnus olor | LC | winter | 1993 | 10-1,600 individuals | B1i, C3 |
Note: This table presents the IBA criteria triggered and the species that triggered then at the time of assessment, the current IUCN Red List category may vary from that which was in place at that time.
For more information about the IBA assessment process and criteria please click here
| Protected Area | Designation | Area (ha) | Relationship with IBA | Overlap with IBA (ha) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pyrinas ygroviotopou Mikro kai Megalo Livari Dimou Istiaias kai koinotitas Asminiou | Alla | 301 | protected area overlaps with site | 0 |
| Megalo Kai Mikro Livari - Delta Xeria - Ydrochares Dasos Ag. Nikolaou - Paraktia Thalassia Zoni | Site of Community Importance (Habitats Directive) | 501 | protected area overlaps with site | 450 |
| Megalo Kai Mikro Livari - Delta Xeria | Special Protection Area (Birds Directive) | 1,059 | protected area contains site | 1,008 |
| IUCN Habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | Alluvial and very wet forest | - |
| Grassland | Humid grasslands | - |
| Wetlands (inland) | Water fringe vegetation, Fens, transition mires and springs | - |
| Sea | Open Sea | - |
| Artificial/Terrestrial | Arable land, Ruderal land | - |
| Coastline | Sand dunes & beaches, Lagoons | - |
| Land-use | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|
| agriculture | - |
| fisheries/aquaculture | - |
| tourism/recreation | - |
| urban/industrial/transport | - |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2022) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Megalo and Mikro Livari lagoons, Istiaia. Downloaded from
http://www.birdlife.org on 23/05/2022.
