Data Zone
Country/territory: United Kingdom
IBA criteria met: C6 (2007)
For more information about IBA criteria, please click here
Area: 1,259 hectares (12.59 km2)
| IBA conservation status | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Year of assessment (most recent) | State (condition) | Pressure (threat) | Response (action) |
| 2007 | not assessed | medium | medium |
| For more information about IBA monitoring, please click here | |||
Site description (2007 baseline)
The IBA covers an area of low-lying blanket bog with rocky outcrops, in addition to small lakes and farmland interspersed with small patches of forestry. The site supports a suite of breeding upland birds. Wintering Anser albifrons are the flavirostris subspecies.
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Pettigoe Plateau (United Kingdom). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/pettigoe-plateau-iba-united-kingdom on 26/12/2024.