Data Zone
Country/territory: United Kingdom
IBA criteria met: A4ii, B1ii, B2, C2, C6 (2007)
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Area: 197 hectares (1.97 km2)
| IBA conservation status | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Year of assessment (most recent) | State (condition) | Pressure (threat) | Response (action) |
| 2007 | not assessed | very high | low |
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Site description (2007 baseline)
A low-lying island with a few freshwater lochs and tidal pools in the south-east corner. Habitat-types present include acidic and maritime grassland and heathland, and areas of marsh that are moderately rich in nutrients.
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Mousa (United Kingdom). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/mousa-iba-united-kingdom on 24/12/2024.