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 IBA criteria.
Populations meeting IBA criteria ('key species') at the site:| Species | Red List | Season (year/s of estimate) | Size | IBA criteria |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Middle Spotted Woodpecker Leiopicus medius | LC | resident (1996) | frequent | C6 |
| Subalpine Warbler Curruca cantillans | LC | breeding (1996) | common | A3 |
| Sardinian Warbler Curruca melanocephala | LC | resident (1996) | common | A3 |
| Krueper's Nuthatch Sitta krueperi | LC | resident (1996) | 30–50 breeding pairs | A3, B3, C2, C6 |
| Western Rock Nuthatch Sitta neumayer | LC | resident (1996) | uncommon | A3 |
| Black-eared Wheatear Oenanthe hispanica | LC | breeding (1996) | frequent | A3 |
| Black-headed Bunting Emberiza melanocephala | LC | breeding (1996) | frequent | A3 |
| Year | Protected Area | Designation (management category) | % coverage of IBA |
|---|---|---|---|
| - | Plati/Asomaton--Sikounta--Mychou | Game Refuge (-) | - |
| 1985 | Koutra-Chorafi Agrias-Chorafelia (Agiasou) | Katafygio Agrias Zois (IV) | <1 |
| 1985 | Koutra--Chorafi Agrias--Chorafelia/ Agiasou Lesv | Game Refuge (-) | - |
| 1987 | Xampelia (N. Kydonion) | Katafygio Agrias Zois (IV) | <1 |
| Habitat | % of IBA | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | 80 | Broadleaved deciduous woodland; Native coniferous woodland; Mixed woodland |
| Artificial/Terrestrial | 20 | Perennial crops, orchards and groves; Forestry plantations |
| Rocky areas (eg. inland cliffs, mountain peaks) | 5 | Inland cliffs |
| Land use | % of IBA |
|---|---|
| agriculture | 40 |
| not utilised | 35 |
| forestry | 10 |
| urban/industrial/transport | 10 |
| tourism/recreation | 5 |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2025) Important Bird Area factsheet: Mount Olympos and pine forest of central Lesvos (Greece). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/mount-olympos-and-pine-forest-of-central-lesvos-iba-greece on 15/01/2025.