Data Zone
Country/territory: Greece
IBA criteria met: A4ii, B1ii, B1iii, B2, B3, C2, C6 (2000)
For more information about IBA criteria, please click here
Area: 1,150 hectares (11.50 km2)
| IBA conservation status | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Year of assessment (most recent) | State (condition) | Pressure (threat) | Response (action) |
| 2019 | not assessed | very high | low |
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Site description (2000 baseline)
The site lies to the south-east of the island of Astypalea. The islets are dominated by Juniperus scrub and phrygana. Human activities include stock-raising, fishing, and arable agriculture.
Key biodiversity
The area is important for passage migrants and breeding seabirds and raptors. Species of global conservation concern that do not meet IBA criteria: Larus audouinii (11 breeding pairs).
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Syrna island and surrounding islets (Greece). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/syrna-island-and-surrounding-islets-iba-greece on 27/12/2024.