GR087
Strofades islets


Site description (2000 baseline):

Site location and context
Two small rocky islands vegetated with sparse scrub.



Key biodiversity
This is an important area for breeding seabirds and passage migrants. Species of global conservation concern that do not meet IBA criteria: Aythya nyroca (passage), Aquila clanga (passage), Falco naumanni (passage), Larus audouinii (passage).



Pressure/threats to key biodiversity
The main threats include hunting, despite its being prohibited, introduced rats Rattus, disturbance and fires. The area is a candidate SAC.



Protected areas
National None International None




Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Strofades islets (Greece). Downloaded from https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/strofades-islets-iba-greece on 22/11/2024.