GR149
Northern Syros


Country/territory: Greece

IBA Criteria met: B2 (2000)
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Area: 4,000 ha

Hellenic Ornithological Society

Site description
The northern part of Syros and the surrounding rocky islets, characterized by coastal and inland cliffs, and dominated by phrygana. Human activities include livestock-farming, fishing and hunting.

Key biodiversity
An important site for passage raptors. Species of global conservation concern that do not meet IBA criteria: Pelecanus crispus (passage), Haliaeetus albicilla (passage), Larus audouinii (20 wintering individuals).


Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2023) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Northern Syros. Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 31/03/2023.