Data Zone
The site was identified as internationally important for bird conservation in 2002 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madeira Laurel-pigeon Columba trocaz | LC | resident (2002) | 4,142–16,910 birds | A1, A2, C1, C2, C6 |
| Plain Swift Apus unicolor | LC | breeding (2002) | common | A2, B3 |
| Cory's Shearwater Calonectris borealis | LC | breeding (2000) | frequent | C6 |
| Bulwer's Petrel Bulweria bulwerii | LC | breeding (2000) | rare | C6 |
| Eurasian Sparrowhawk Accipiter nisus | LC | breeding (2002) | frequent | C2, C6 |
| Island Canary Serinus canaria | LC | resident (2002) | frequent | A2 |
| Year | Protected Area | Designation (management category) | % coverage of IBA |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Madeira | Parque Natural (VI) | 96 |
| 1982 | Vale da Ribeira da Janela | Reserva Parcial (Ib) | 16 |
| 1982 | Caldeirão Verde | Reserva Natural Integral (Ia) | 6 |
| 1982 | Montado dos Pessegueiros | Reserva Natural Integral (Ia) | 4 |
| 1982 | Reserva Geológica e de Vegetação de Altitude | Reserva Geológica e de Vegetação de Altitude (VI) | 3 |
| 1982 | Fajã da Nogueira | Reserva Parcial (VI) | 3 |
| 1982 | Moquinhas | Reserva Parcial (VI) | 3 |
| 1982 | Cabeceira da Ribeira do Seixal | Reserva Parcial (Ia) | 3 |
| 1982 | Fanal | Zona de Repouso e Silêncio (VI) | 2 |
| 1982 | Folhadal | Reserva Parcial (VI) | 2 |
| 1982 | Ribeira Funda (Seixal) | Reserva Parcial (V) | 1 |
| 1982 | Pico Casado | Reserva Natural Integral (Ia) | 1 |
| 1982 | Ribeira Seca (Fajã da Nogueira) | Reserva Natural Integral (Ia) | 1 |
| 1982 | Tis Amarelos | Reserva Parcial (Ib) | 1 |
| 1982 | Chão da Ribeira (Seixal) | Paisagem Protegida (V) | <1 |
| 1982 | Serra de Água e Fontes (Ribeira Brava) | Paisagem Protegida (V) | <1 |
| 1982 | Lombo Barbinhas | Reserva Natural Integral (Ia) | <1 |
| 1982 | Aduelas (Curral Falso) | Reserva de Recreio e Montanha (VI) | <1 |
| 1982 | Achada do Marques e Ilha (São Jorge) | Paisagem Protegida (V) | <1 |
| 1982 | Caramujo | Reserva de Recreio e Montanha (VI) | <1 |
| 1982 | Rabaçal | Zona de Repouso e Silêncio (VI) | <1 |
| 1982 | Queimadas | Zona de Repouso e Silêncio (V) | <1 |
| 1982 | Ribeiro Frio | Reserva de Recreio e Montanha (VI) | <1 |
| 1982 | Chão dos Louros | Reserva de Recreio e Montanha (VI) | <1 |
| 1982 | Cova da Roda | Reserva de Recreio e Montanha (VI) | <1 |
| 1982 | Pico Ruivo | Zona de Repouso e Silêncio (VI) | <1 |
| 1999 | Laurisilva of Madeira | World Heritage Site (natural or mixed) (UA) | 89 |
| Habitat | % of IBA | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Marine Neritic | minor (<10) | |
| Artificial/Terrestrial | - | Arable land; Perennial crops, orchards and groves; Forestry plantations |
| Caves and Subterranean Habitats (non-aquatic) | - | Caves |
| Forest | - | Native coniferous woodland; Mixed woodland; Broadleaved evergreen woodland |
| Grassland | - | Humid grasslands |
| Introduced vegetation | - | |
| Rocky areas (eg. inland cliffs, mountain peaks) | - | Inland cliffs |
| Wetlands (inland) | - | Rivers and streams |
| Land use | % of IBA |
|---|---|
| agriculture | - |
| forestry | - |
| hunting | - |
| nature conservation and research | - |
| tourism/recreation | - |
| water management | - |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Laurissilva (Portugal). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/laurissilva-iba-portugal on 23/12/2024.