Data Zone
The site was identified as internationally important for bird conservation in 2008 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balearic Shearwater Puffinus mauretanicus | CR | winter (2007) | 1,200–4,300 birds | A1, A4ii, B1ii, C2 |
| Mediterranean Gull Larus melanocephalus | LC | winter (2006) | 6,000 birds | C2 |
| Habitat | % of IBA | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Marine Neritic | 100 |
| Land use | % of IBA |
|---|---|
| nature conservation and research | 7 |
| fisheries/aquaculture | - |
| military | - |
| tourism/recreation | - |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Cabo Raso (Portugal). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/cabo-raso-iba-portugal on 22/12/2024.