GR173
Karpathian sea islets


Site description (2000 baseline):

Site location and context
A remote group of rocky islets west of Karpathos.



Key biodiversity
This site is important for breeding seabirds and for raptors associated with coastal cliffs. Species of global conservation concern that do not meet IBA criteria: Larus audouinii (10 breeding pairs).



Pressure/threats to key biodiversity
Rats have been introduced. The area is a candidate SAC.



Protected areas
National None International None




Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Karpathian sea islets (Greece). Downloaded from https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/karpathian-sea-islets-iba-greece on 23/12/2024.