Data Zone
Country/territory: United Kingdom
IBA criteria met: B2, C6 (2007)
For more information about IBA criteria, please click here
Area: 2,017 hectares (20.17 km2)
| IBA conservation status | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Year of assessment (most recent) | State (condition) | Pressure (threat) | Response (action) |
| 2007 | not assessed | low | medium |
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Site description (2007 baseline)
The IBA is mainly a mixed livestock farming area, surrounded by coastal grassland and sandy beaches.
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Oronsay and South Colonsay (United Kingdom). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/oronsay-and-south-colonsay-iba-united-kingdom on 23/12/2024.