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Site description (2000 baseline):
Site location and context
Rocky islands characterized by steep cliffs and scree with phrygana as the dominant vegetation. The main human activities are livestock-farming and hunting.
This is an important location for species associated with Mediterranean scrub and for breeding seabirds. Species of global conservation concern that do not meet IBA criteria:
Larus audouinii (breeding).
Pressure/threats to key biodiversity
The main threats are from illegal hunting and fires. The area is a candidate SAC.
National Partial
International None1,750 ha of IBA covered by Wildlife Refuge (Vananta-Vrochounta-Stioi-Avlona-Tristomo/Olympou, 1,750 ha).
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Saria island and northern Karpathos (Greece). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/saria-island-and-northern-karpathos-iba-greece on 23/12/2024.
