Data Zone
Country/territory: Italy
IBA criteria met: A1, C1, C6 (2002)
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Area: 2,890 hectares (28.90 km2)
Site description (2000 baseline)
A rocky coast in the south-east corner of Sardinia, between Capo Boi and Capo Ferrato. Habitats include maquis, some islets, and small temporary wetlands on the coast. The main land-uses are agriculture and tourism.
Key biodiversity
An important site for breeding Larus audouinii, also notable for migrants and holding 5,000-7,000 waterbirds in winter.
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Capes and islands of south-eastern Sardinia (Italy). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/capes-and-islands-of-south-eastern-sardinia-iba-italy on 21/12/2024.