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Site description (2000 baseline):
Site location and context
A number of small rocky islets located to the north of El Hierro that support sparse salt-tolerant vegetation.
The site is important for breeding seabirds, and is the second most important site for
Hydrobates pelagicus in the Canary Islands.
Pressure/threats to key biodiversity
Fishermen occasionally disturb breeding seabirds.
National High
International High4 ha of IBA covered by Integral Nature Reserve (Roques de Salmor, 4 ha). 5 ha of IBA covered by Special Natural Reserve (Tibataje, 601 ha). 5 ha of IBA covered by Special Protection Area (Gorreta y Salmor, 922 ha).
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Salmor rocky islets (Spain). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/salmor-rocky-islets-iba-spain on 23/11/2024.
