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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lesser Kestrel Falco naumanni | LC | passage | - | common | A1, C1 |
| Eleonora's Falcon Falco eleonorae | LC | breeding | 1982 | 40-60 breeding pairs | A4ii, B1iii, B2, C2 |
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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Voreioanatoliko Akro Kritis: Dionysades; Elasa Kai Chersonisos Sidero (Akra Mavro Mouri – Vai – Akra Plakas) Kai Thalassia Zoni | Site of Community Importance (Habitats Directive) | 39,416 | protected area contains site | 6,638 |
| Voreioanatoliko Akro Kritis | Special Protection Area (Birds Directive) | 3,714 | protected area contained by site | 3,338 |
| Vá¿ Dimou Itanou | Katafygio Agrias Zois | 89 | protected area contained by site | 0 |
| Plá¿ Marazaki Dimou Itanou | Katafygio Agrias Zois | 133 | protected area contained by site | 0 |
| Foinikodasos Vái Lasithiou | Aisthitiko dasos | 17 | protected area contained by site | 20 |
| IUCN Habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Shrubland | Sclerophyllous scrub, garrigue and maquis | - |
| Coastline | Sea cliffs and rocky shores | - |
| Artificial/Terrestrial | Perennial crops, orchards and groves | - |
| Land-use | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|
| agriculture | - |
| tourism/recreation | - |
| military | - |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2022) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Northeastern peninsula of Crete. Downloaded from
http://www.birdlife.org on 08/08/2022.
