Data Zone
The site was identified as internationally important for bird conservation in 2008 because it was regularly supporting significant populations of the species listed below, meeting ('triggering') IBA criteria.
Populations meeting IBA criteria ('trigger species') at the site:| Species | Red List | Season (year/s of estimate) | Size | IBA criteria |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A4iv Species group - soaring birds/cranes | n/a | passage (2008) | 20,000-49,999 birds | A4iv, B1iv |
| Year | Protected Area | Designation (management category) | % coverage of IBA |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Jabal Moussa | UNESCO-MAB Biosphere Reserve (UA) | 6 |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Jabal Moussa Mountain (Lebanon). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/jabal-moussa-mountain-iba-lebanon on 23/12/2024.