Data Zone
Country/territory: United Kingdom
IBA criteria met: A4iii, B1i, B2, C2, C4, C6 (2007)
For more information about IBA criteria, please click here
Area: 971 hectares (9.71 km2)
| IBA conservation status | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Year of assessment (most recent) | State (condition) | Pressure (threat) | Response (action) |
| 2007 | good | medium | medium |
| For more information about IBA monitoring, please click here | |||
Site description (2007 baseline)
An Inner Hebridean island group with high craggy cliffs, machair, sand-dunes, heathland and farmed areas. A herb-rich sward occurs under the influence of sea spray, whilst the mainly acidic underlying rock supports wet, dry and maritime heaths. The IBA is important for breeding seabirds.
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: North Colonsay and Western Cliffs (United Kingdom). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/north-colonsay-and-western-cliffs-iba-united-kingdom on 23/12/2024.