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Site description (2000 baseline):
Site location and context
Three small islands close to the north-east coast of Morocco, dominated by scrub. The central island is occupied by a small army detachment, the other two are uninhabited.
This is an important site for breeding seabirds, including the world's second largest
Larus audouinii colony.
Pressure/threats to key biodiversity
Larus cachinnans predate the eggs and chicks of
L. audouinii (`Other' threats, above). Conservation research is carried out by institutes and universities.
National High
International High50 ha of IBA covered by National Game Reserve (Islas Chafarinas, 50 ha). 50 ha of IBA covered by Special Protection Area (Islas Chafarinas, 50 ha).
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Chafarinas Islands (Spain). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/chafarinas-islands-iba-spain on 23/11/2024.
