Data Zone
Country/territory: United Kingdom
IBA criteria met: A4iii, B1ii, B3, C3, C4 (2007)
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Area: 171 ha
| IBA conservation status | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Year of assessment (most recent) | State (condition) | Pressure (threat) | Response (action) |
| 2007 | unfavourable | low | medium |
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Site description (2007 baseline)
A stretch of low cliffs and small areas of maritime grassland, heathland and herb-rich grasslands and flushes situated along the north Buchan coast. The site holds breeding seabirds and waterbirds. It is one of only two Sula bassana breeding colonies on the UK mainland.
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Troup, Pennan and Lion Heads (United Kingdom). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/troup-pennan-and-lion-heads-iba-united-kingdom on 23/11/2024.