Data Zone
Country/territory: United Kingdom
IBA criteria met: A1, B2, C1, C2, C6 (2007)
For more information about IBA criteria, please click here
Area: 369 hectares (3.69 km2)
| IBA conservation status | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Year of assessment (most recent) | State (condition) | Pressure (threat) | Response (action) |
| 2007 | good | medium | medium |
| For more information about IBA monitoring, please click here | |||
Site description (2007 baseline)
The island of Coll lies in the Inner Hebrides of western Scotland, west of Mull in Argyll and Bute. The IBA lies towards the south-west of the island. It includes areas of agricultural hay meadows, silage fields, pasture, arable fields, marsh, Iris beds and rock outcrops. It is important for breeding Crex crex.
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Coll (Corncrake) (United Kingdom). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/coll-(corncrake)-iba-united-kingdom on 27/12/2024.