Data Zone
Country/territory: Greece
IBA criteria met: B2, C6 (2000)
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Area: 21,300 hectares (213.00 km2)
Site description (2000 baseline)
A large limestone massif, south of the town of Metsovo. The site has an extensive area of alpine grassland, cliffs, scree and gorges. Part of the site is covered by fir Abies and beech Fagus forest. The main human activity is livestock-farming.
Key biodiversity
The site is important for species associated with alpine grassland, cliffs and scree.
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Mount Peristeri (Greece). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/mount-peristeri-iba-greece on 24/12/2024.