Data Zone
The site was identified as internationally important for bird conservation in 2000 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rock Partridge Alectoris graeca | NT | resident (1987) | common | B2 |
| Rufous-tailed Rock-thrush Monticola saxatilis | LC | breeding (1987) | common | B2 |
| Year | Protected Area | Designation (management category) | % coverage of IBA |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Lagkadas-Fteres-Vageni-Kastraki (Kastrion) | Katafygio Agrias Zois (IV) | 3 |
| 1978 | Lagada--Fteres--Vageni--Kastraki/Kastrion | Game Refuge (-) | 3 |
| 2009 | Ethniko Parko Oreinon Ogkon Chelmou - Vouraikou | Ethniko Parko (VI) | 100 |
| 2009 | Ethniko Parko Oreinon Ogkon Chelmou - Vouraikou - Zoni C, Periochi Perivallontikou Elenchou | Alla (VI) | 86 |
| 2009 | Ethniko Parko Oreinon Ogkon Chelmou - Vouraikou - Periochi Prostasias tis Fysis A1 Ypsiles Koryfes Orous Chelmou | Periochi prostasias tis fysis se ethniko parko (II) | 11 |
| 2009 | Ethniko Parko Oreinon Ogkon Chelmou - Vouraikou - Zones Eidikon Rythmiseon B1, B2, B3, B4 | Alla (IV) | 3 |
| Habitat | % of IBA | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | - | Native coniferous woodland; Treeline ecotone |
| Grassland | - | Alpine, subalpine and boreal grassland |
| Rocky areas (eg. inland cliffs, mountain peaks) | - | Scree & boulders; Inland cliffs |
| Shrubland | - | Sclerophyllous scrub, garrigue and maquis |
| Wetlands (inland) | - | Rivers and streams |
| Land use | % of IBA |
|---|---|
| forestry | - |
| tourism/recreation | - |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Mount Chelmos (Aroania) (Greece). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/mount-chelmos-(aroania)-iba-greece on 24/12/2024.