Data Zone
The site was identified as internationally important for bird conservation in 2011 because it was regularly supporting significant populations of the species listed below, meeting ('triggering') IBA criteria.
Populations meeting IBA criteria ('trigger species') at the site:| Species | Red List | Season (year/s of estimate) | Size | IBA criteria |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Band-rumped Storm-petrel Hydrobates castro | LC | winter (2007) | 550 individuals | B1ii, C2 |
| Year | Protected Area | Designation (management category) | % coverage of IBA |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Banco de Galicia | Marine Protected Area (OSPAR) (UA) | 100 |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2025) Important Bird Area factsheet: Banco de Galicia (Spain). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/banco-de-galicia-iba-spain on 02/01/2025.