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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cinereous Bunting Emberiza cineracea | NT | breeding | 1991 | 4 breeding pairs | B2, C6 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Zygomata (Volissou-Potamias) | Katafygio Agrias Zois | 2 |
| 1979 | Agios Ioannis-Tripate (Vrontadon-Karyon) | Katafygio Agrias Zois | <1 |
| 1983 | Korakies-Lygari (Parparias) | Katafygio Agrias Zois | 1 |
| 1995 | Voreia Chios Kai Nisoi Oinousses Kai Paraktia Thalassia Zoni | Site of Community Importance (Habitats Directive) | 66 |
| 2001 | Voreia Chios | Special Protection Area (Birds Directive) | 98 |
| 2004 | Kyminas Koinotitas volisou, Pispilountas, Fyton tou Dimou Amanis | Katafygio Agrias Zois | 2 |
| 2006 | Agios Galaktos Dimou Amanis | Katafygio Agrias Zois | <1 |
| Habitat1 | Habitat detail | % of IBA |
|---|---|---|
| Shrubland | Sclerophyllous scrub, garrigue and maquis | 90 |
| Forest | Native coniferous woodland | 15 |
| Artificial/Terrestrial | Arable land, Other urban and industrial areas | 5 |
| Land use | % of IBA |
|---|---|
| agriculture | 80 |
| tourism/recreation | 5 |
| urban/industrial/transport | 5 |
| not utilised | 5 |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Northern Chios (Greece). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/northern-chios-iba-greece on 22/11/2024.