Data Zone
Country/territory: Greece
IBA Criteria met: B2, B3, C6 (2000)
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Area: 29,000 ha
Protection status:
Site description
A coastal mountain dominated by phrygana, with a small Pinus woodland. Human activities include arable agriculture, livestock-farming and hunting.
Key biodiversity
This is an important site for breeding raptors and species associated with open, rocky upland areas.
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2021) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Mount Asterousia (Kofinas), Crete. Downloaded from
http://www.birdlife.org on 18/01/2021.
