Data Zone
Country/territory: United Kingdom
IBA criteria met: A4ii, A4iii, B1ii, B2, C3, C4 (2007)
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Area: 99 hectares (0.99 km2)
| IBA conservation status | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Year of assessment (most recent) | State (condition) | Pressure (threat) | Response (action) |
| 2007 | good | medium | high |
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Site description (2007 baseline)
A cone-shaped granitic island in the outer part of the Firth of Clyde. The high cliffs support important seabird colonies.
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Ailsa Craig (United Kingdom). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/ailsa-craig-iba-united-kingdom on 23/12/2024.