Data Zone
Country/territory: United Kingdom
IBA criteria met: A4i, B1i, B2, B3, C2, C3, C6 (2007)
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Area: 562 hectares (5.62 km2)
| IBA conservation status | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Year of assessment (most recent) | State (condition) | Pressure (threat) | Response (action) |
| 2007 | very poor | high | medium |
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Site description (2007 baseline)
The Isles of Scilly comprise over 200 low-lying granitic islands and rocks, situated 28 miles to the south-west of Land's End. The habitats here are subject to extreme maritime influences. The flora includes a number of Mediterranean and West European species not found elsewhere in Britain. These islands are of prime importance for breeding seabirds and some wintering wader species.
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Isles of Scilly (United Kingdom). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/isles-of-scilly-iba-united-kingdom on 23/12/2024.