Data Zone
Year of most recent IBA criteria assessment: 2008
Populations of IBA trigger species| Species | Current IUCN Red List Category | Season | Year(s) of estimate | Population estimate | IBA Criteria Triggered |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balearic Shearwater Puffinus mauretanicus | CR | winter | 2007 | 1,200-4,300 individuals | A1, A4ii, B1ii, C2 |
| Mediterranean Gull Larus melanocephalus | LC | winter | 2006 | 6,000 individuals | 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sintra-Cascais | Parque Natural | 14,451 | protected area is adjacent to site | 0 |
| Sintra / Cascais | Site of Community Importance (Habitats Directive) | 16,632 | protected area overlaps with site | 0 |
| Cabo Raso | Special Protection Area (Birds Directive) | 133,547 | is identical to site | 0 |
| IUCN Habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Sea | Sea inlets and coastal features | - |
| Marine Neritic | - |
| Land-use | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|
| nature conservation and research | - |
| fisheries/aquaculture | - |
| military | - |
| tourism/recreation | - |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2023) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Cabo Raso. Downloaded from
http://www.birdlife.org on 27/03/2023.
