Data Zone
The site was identified as important in 2016 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 List1 | Season | Year(s) | Size | IBA criteria |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| European Storm-petrel Hydrobates pelagicus | LC | breeding | 2012-2014 | 2,500 individuals | B1ii, B3, C2 |
| Scopoli's Shearwater Calonectris diomedea | LC | breeding | 2012-2014 | 3,800 individuals | B2, C2 |
1. The current IUCN Red List category. The category at the time of the IBA criteria assessment (2016) may differ.
| Year | Protected Area | Designation | % overlap with IBA |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Il-Baħar tal-Lvant | Żoni ta' Ħarsien Speċjali | 100 |
| 2016 | Il-Bahar tal-Lvant | Special Protection Area (Birds Directive) | 100 |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Lvant marine (Malta). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/lvant-marine-iba-malta on 23/11/2024.