Data Zone
Country/territory: Greece
IBA criteria met: A4ii, B1iii, B2, C2 (2000)
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Area: 3,200 ha
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 23/11/2024.