Data Zone
Country/territory: United Kingdom
IBA criteria met: A4i, A4ii, A4iii, B1i, B1ii, B2, B3, C3, C4 (2007)
For more information about IBA criteria, please click here
Area: 996 hectares (9.96 km2)
| IBA conservation status | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Year of assessment (most recent) | State (condition) | Pressure (threat) | Response (action) |
| 2007 | very poor | low | low |
| For more information about IBA monitoring, please click here | |||
Site description (2007 baseline)
The IBA comprises sections of cliff-lined coast at Dunnet Head, Duncansby Head to Skirza Head, and Wick to Helmsdale. Patches of species-rich maritime heath occur, giving way to acidic heath further inland. These cliffs support breeding seabirds and waterbirds.
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Caithness Cliffs (United Kingdom). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/caithness-cliffs-iba-united-kingdom on 23/12/2024.