A rocky coastal area, rich in sea cliffs and islets. The principal vegetation is maquis. The main land-use is agriculture.
Key biodiversity
An important breeding site for several species. Species of global conservation concern that do not meet IBA criteria: Larus audouinii (resident).
Pressure/threats to key biodiversity
The main threats are fires and the building of new tourist resorts along the beaches. The site is a proposed Regional Nature Reserve.
Protected areas
National None International None
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2021) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Cuglieri coast. Downloaded from
http://www.birdlife.org on 14/04/2021.
