GR146
Psili Ammos lagoon, Samos


Site description (2000 baseline):

Site location and context
A small coastal lagoon with a reedbed (Phragmites). In the summer the lagoon almost dries up.



Key biodiversity
This is an important site for wintering and passage waterbirds.



Pressure/threats to key biodiversity
The main threat is from illegal hunting. The area is a candidate SAC.



Protected areas
National None International None




Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Psili Ammos lagoon, Samos (Greece). Downloaded from https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/psili-ammos-lagoon-samos-iba-greece on 26/12/2024.