Islets of western Limnos and cape Mourtzeflos (Greece) IBA | Summary

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Islets of western Limnos and cape Mourtzeflos

Current view: Summary

Country/territory: Greece
Subnational region(s): North Aegean

IBA Justification: A1, A4ii, B1i, B2, B3, C1, C2, C6 (2012)

Area: 26,878 hectares (268.78 km²)

BirdLife Partner(s): Hellenic Ornithological Society

Site description (2000 baseline)
The islets are approximately 300 m from the shore and are vegetated with phrygana. The main human activities are water-sports and angling.

Key biodiversity
The site is important for species associated with coastal cliffs.

Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2025) Important Bird Area factsheet: Islets of western Limnos and cape Mourtzeflos (Greece). Downloaded from https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/islets-of-western-limnos-and-cape-mourtzeflos-iba-greece on 09/01/2025.