During the period 1995-1996 up to 10 pairs of breeding Sterna albifrons were found breeding in the area. Breeding species of global conservation concern that do not meet IBA criteria: Crex crex (a few calling males).
Pressure/threats to key biodiversity
Intensive aquaculture poses a threat through drastic changes in habitat, e.g. ponds may be drained at the time of year when they are most important for birds.
Protected areas
National None International None
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2022) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Islauzas fish-ponds. Downloaded from
http://www.birdlife.org on 25/05/2022.