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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pygmy Cormorant Microcarbo pygmaeus | LC | winter | - | 60 individuals | A1, C1 |
| Eurasian Eagle-owl Bubo bubo | LC | breeding | - | 2-3 breeding pairs | B2, C6 |
| Griffon Vulture Gyps fulvus | LC | breeding | 1996 | 16 breeding pairs | C6 |
| European Bee-eater Merops apiaster | LC | breeding | - | 50-100 breeding pairs | B2 |
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
Protection status:
| Protected Area | Designation | Area (ha) | Relationship with IBA | Overlap with IBA (ha) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stena Nestou/Kehrokambos | Wildlife Refuge | 1,125 | protected area overlaps with site | 1,125 |
| Stena Nestou-Aristeri Ochthi potamou Nestou | Katafygio Agrias Zois | 2,875 | protected area contained by site | 0 |
| Stena Nestou Kavalas - Xanthis | Aisthitiko dasos | 2,286 | protected area contained by site | 2,380 |
| Stena Nestou | Special Protection Area (Birds Directive) | 8,636 | protected area contained by site | 8,753 |
| Stena Nestou | Katafygio Agrias Zois | 1,206 | protected area contained by site | 0 |
| Aisthitiko Dasos Nestou | Site of Community Importance (Habitats Directive) | 2,378 | protected area contained by site | 2,336 |
| IUCN Habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | Broadleaved deciduous woodland | - |
| Shrubland | Sclerophyllous scrub, garrigue and maquis | - |
| Wetlands (inland) | Rivers and streams | - |
| Rocky areas (eg. inland cliffs, mountain peaks) | Inland cliffs | - |
| Artificial/Terrestrial | Arable land | - |
| Land-use | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|
| agriculture | - |
| fisheries/aquaculture | - |
| forestry | - |
| nature conservation and research | - |
| tourism/recreation | - |
| urban/industrial/transport | - |
| water management | - |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2020) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Nestos gorge. Downloaded from
http://www.birdlife.org on 29/11/2020.
