Data Zone
Country/territory: Cape Verde
IBA Justification: B1a, B3a (2022)
Area: 60 hectares (0.60 km2)
BirdLife Partner(s): Biosfera
| Conservation status of the Important Bird Area (IBA) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Year of assessment (most recent) | State (condition) | Pressure (threat) | Response (action) |
| 2022 | favourable | low | not assessed |
Site summary
This site was identified in consultation with numerous project partners following comprehensive island-wide surveys of Cabo Verde seabird populations. Final site boundaries were agreed upon by all parties involved in island-wide survey efforts.
Acknowledgements
MAVA Foundation, BirdLife International, Ministry of Agriculture and Environment of Cabo Verde, University of Coimbra, The Regional Coastal and Marine (PRCM)
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2025) Important Bird Area factsheet: Ponta Costa (Cape Verde). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/ponta-costa-iba-cape-verde on 13/01/2025.