Data Zone
Country/territory: Greece
IBA criteria met: C6 (2012)
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Area: 36,600 hectares (366.00 km2)
Site description (2000 baseline)
A group of 25 small islands close to the mainland Akarnanika mountains and the Acheloos estuary-Mesolongi wetland area. The islands are predominantly covered with scrub or bare rock. However, some are wooded including Kalamos and Petala. The main human activities are livestock-farming and tourism.
Key biodiversity
The site is particularly important for breeding and wintering raptors. Species of global conservation concern that do not meet IBA criteria: Aegypius monachus (non-breeding), Aquila clanga (1-4 wintering individuals), Aquila heliaca (1-2 wintering individuals).
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Echinades, Kalamos and Atokos islands (Greece). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/echinades-kalamos-and-atokos-islands-iba-greece on 21/12/2024.