Data Zone
Country/territory: Portugal
IBA criteria met: B1ii, B2, C2, C6 (2002)
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Area: 39 ha
Site description (2002 baseline)
This coastal IBA includes the area between the coastline and cobble beaches and the top of the seacliffs. The cliffs are often covered by macaronesean woodland. The site includes the small islet Ilhéu da Baleia, and the lighthouse of Ponta da Barca is located in the top of the cliffs.
Key biodiversity
Important for breeding petrels. Both 'cold-period' and 'hot-period' Madeiran Storm Petrels breed in this site.
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Ilhéu da Baleia e Ponta da Barca (Portugal). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/ilhéu-da-baleia-e-ponta-da-barca-iba-portugal on 23/11/2024.