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Site description (2000 baseline):

A small volcanic island with cliffs and two beaches.

An important area for breeding seabirds and migrating passerines.

The main threat is disturbance, particularly from military activities. The island is surrounded by a Marine Reserve (429 ha).

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Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Alborán island (Spain). Downloaded from https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/alborán-island-iba-spain on 23/11/2024.