Data Zone
Country/territory: United Kingdom
IBA criteria met: B2, C6 (2007)
For more information about IBA criteria, please click here
Area: 17,870 hectares (178.70 km2)
| IBA conservation status | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Year of assessment (most recent) | State (condition) | Pressure (threat) | Response (action) |
| 2007 | good | medium | low |
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Site description (2007 baseline)
Rocky hills with steep slopes, covered by montane grassland and moorland. The hills are drained by fast-flowing streams, and there are numerous nutrient-poor lochs (some of which are reverting to bog). Species-poor wet heath also occurs due to the oceanic character of the site. These mountains are important for breeding raptors, waders and other upland species.
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: North Harris Mountains (United Kingdom). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/north-harris-mountains-iba-united-kingdom on 28/12/2024.