Data Zone
The site was identified as important in 2022 because it was regularly supporting significant populations of the species listed below, meeting ('triggering') IBA criteria.
Populations meeting IBA criteria ('trigger species') at the site:| Species | Red List1 | Season | Year(s) | Size | IBA criteria |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cape Verde Petrel Pterodroma feae | NT | breeding | 2015-2022 | 28-48 mature individuals | A4, B1a |
| Cape Verde Petrel Pterodroma feae | NT | non-breeding | 2017-2022 | 726-897 mature individuals | A4, B1a |
1. The current IUCN Red List category. The category at the time of the IBA criteria assessment (2022) may differ.
| Year | Protected Area | Designation | % overlap with IBA |
|---|---|---|---|
| - | Serra da Malagueta | Natural Park | 57 |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Serra Malagueta Natural Park (Cape Verde). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/serra-malagueta-natural-park-iba-cape-verde on 27/11/2024.