Data Zone
The site was identified as important in 2000 because it was regularly supporting significant populations of the species listed below, meeting ('triggering') IBA criteria.
Populations meeting IBA criteria ('trigger species') at the site:| Species | Red List1 | Season | Year(s) | Size | IBA criteria |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lesser Kestrel Falco naumanni | LC | passage | - | common | A1, C1 |
| Eleonora's Falcon Falco eleonorae | LC | breeding | 1982 | 40-60 breeding pairs | A4ii, B1iii, B2, C2 |
1. The current IUCN Red List category. The category at the time of the IBA criteria assessment (2000) may differ.
| Year | Protected Area | Designation | % overlap with IBA |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | Foinikodasos Vái Lasithiou | Aisthitiko dasos | <1 |
| 1995 | Voreioanatoliko Akro Kritis: Dionysades; Elasa Kai Chersonisos Sidero (Akra Mavro Mouri – Vai – Akra Plakas) Kai Thalassia Zoni | Site of Community Importance (Habitats Directive) | 100 |
| 2001 | Voreioanatoliko Akro Kritis | Special Protection Area (Birds Directive) | 45 |
| 2001 | Vá¿ Dimou Itanou | Katafygio Agrias Zois | 1 |
| 2004 | Plá¿ Marazaki Dimou Itanou | Katafygio Agrias Zois | 2 |
| Habitat1 | Habitat detail | % of IBA |
|---|---|---|
| Shrubland | Sclerophyllous scrub, garrigue and maquis | 80 |
| Artificial/Terrestrial | Perennial crops, orchards and groves | 20 |
| Marine Coastal/Supratidal | 5 |
| Land use | % of IBA |
|---|---|
| agriculture | 70 |
| tourism/recreation | 20 |
| military | 5 |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Northeastern peninsula of Crete (Greece). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/northeastern-peninsula-of-crete-iba-greece on 23/11/2024.