Data Zone
Country/territory: Greece
IBA criteria met: A1, B2, B3, C1, C6 (2000)
For more information about IBA criteria, please click here
Area: 5,500 hectares (55.00 km2)
| IBA conservation status | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Year of assessment (most recent) | State (condition) | Pressure (threat) | Response (action) |
| 2019 | not assessed | high | low |
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Site description (2000 baseline)
A rugged mountain chain which forms high cliffs along the south-east coast of Skyros. The dominant vegetation is phrygana with small patches of grassland and Quercus and Acer woodland.
Key biodiversity
This is an important site for seabirds, raptors and species associated with scrub.
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Mount Kochylas, Skyros (Greece). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/mount-kochylas-skyros-iba-greece on 22/12/2024.