GR161
Patmos island and surrounding islets


Country/territory: Greece

IBA criteria met: A4ii, B1iii, B2, C2 (2000)
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Area: 3,200 hectares (32.00 km2)

Hellenic Ornithological Society

Site description (2000 baseline)
The site consists of rocky hills, overgrazed scrub, steep rocky beaches, several islets and two temporary wetlands. The major part of the area belongs to the Monastery of Patmos.

Key biodiversity
This is an important site for breeding raptors. Species of global conservation concern that do not meet IBA criteria: Larus audouinii (up to 5 breeding pairs).


Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Patmos island and surrounding islets (Greece). Downloaded from https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/patmos-island-and-surrounding-islets-iba-greece on 23/12/2024.