Data Zone
Country/territory: Spain
IBA criteria met: A1, A4i, B1i, B2, C1, C2, C6 (2011)
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Area: 66,223 ha
Site description (2000 baseline)
A small volcanic island with cliffs and two beaches.
Key biodiversity
An important area for breeding seabirds and migrating passerines.
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Alborán island (Spain). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/alborán-island-iba-spain on 23/11/2024.