Data Zone
Country/territory: Greece
IBA Criteria met: B2, C6 (2000)
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Area: 15,000 ha
Site description
Two mountains dominated by scrub with some Pinus woodland, recently reduced in extent by fire. Human activities include livestock-farming and hunting.
Key biodiversity
This is an important site for resident raptors and species associated with upland scrub.
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2023) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Thrypti and Orno mountains, Crete. Downloaded from
http://www.birdlife.org on 28/01/2023.
