Data Zone
Country/territory: United Kingdom
IBA criteria met: C6 (2007)
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Area: 2,857 ha
| IBA conservation status | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Year of assessment (most recent) | State (condition) | Pressure (threat) | Response (action) |
| 2007 | not assessed | low | high |
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Site description (2007 baseline)
An outstanding upland site, with uninterrupted vegetation transition from the shores of Loch Laggan to the summit of Creag Meagaidh at over 1,100 m. The site encompasses some massive cliffs, the highest measuring 400 m on Coire Ardair. Grass, heath and flush vegetation occur alongside extensive Betula forest, with typical summit plateau communities at higher elevations. This montane area supports a suite of breeding upland birds.
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Creag Meagaidh (United Kingdom). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/creag-meagaidh-iba-united-kingdom on 05/12/2024.