Data Zone
Country/territory: Greece
IBA Criteria met: A1, B2, C1, C6 (2000)
For more information about IBA criteria please click here
Area: 4,000 ha
Site description
A gorge with alluvial forest and surrounding hills covered by phrygana. The site includes a small wetland. Human activities include stock-raising, arable agriculture, quarrying and hunting.
Key biodiversity
This is an important area for raptors and species found in phrygana. Species of global conservation concern that do not meet IBA criteria: Aquila heliaca (non-breeding).
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2021) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Lower Kalamas gorge. Downloaded from
http://www.birdlife.org on 08/12/2021.
