Data Zone
The site was identified as internationally important for bird conservation in 2012 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 List | Season (year/s of estimate) | Size | IBA criteria |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cape Verde Petrel Pterodroma feae | NT | breeding (1998) | 240 birds | A4ii |
| Habitat | % of IBA | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Marine Neritic | 100 |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Volcano area, Ilha do Fogo - Marine (Cape Verde). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/volcano-area-ilha-do-fogo--marine-iba-cape-verde on 27/12/2024.