Data Zone
Country/territory: Spain
IBA criteria met: B2 (2011)
For more information about IBA criteria, please click here
Area: 190 hectares (1.90 km2)
| IBA conservation status | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Year of assessment (most recent) | State (condition) | Pressure (threat) | Response (action) |
| 2008 | good | high | low |
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Site description (2000 baseline)
A small rocky islet situated off the north coast of Tenerife, which has no infrastructure and supports salt-tolerant vegetation.
Key biodiversity
The site is important for breeding Bulweria bulwerii. In 1996 20 chicks were observed, and more than 20 pairs probably breed.
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: La Playa islet (Spain). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/la-playa-islet-iba-spain on 22/12/2024.