Data Zone
The site was identified as internationally important for bird conservation in 2000 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Little Owl Athene noctua | LC | resident (1995) | common | B2 |
| Eurasian Scops-owl Otus scops | LC | resident (1995) | common | B2 |
| Long-legged Buzzard Buteo rufinus | LC | resident (1997) | 15–25 pairs | B2, C6 |
| Lanner Falcon Falco biarmicus | LC | resident (1996) | 1–3 pairs | B2, C6 |
| Cretzschmar's Bunting Emberiza caesia | LC | breeding (1997) | frequent | B3, C6 |
| Year | Protected Area | Designation (management category) | % coverage of IBA |
|---|---|---|---|
| - | Embonas cypress forest (Rhodos island) | Biogenetic Reserves (-) | - |
| 1978 | Kissos--Gina/ Lindou Rodou | Game Refuge (-) | - |
| 1982 | Tsabika--Faliraki--Pr. Ilias--Psalidi/Archagelou-- | Game Refuge (-) | - |
| 1983 | Vounokalathos (Laermon-Lardou-Pylona-Kalathou Rodou) | Katafygio Agrias Zois (IV) | 2 |
| 1983 | Vounokalathou/Laermon--Lardou--Kalathou Rodou | Game Refuge (-) | - |
| 1985 | Fysiko dasos kyparissiou ston Empona Rodou | Diatiriteo mnimeio tis fysis (III) | 1 |
| 2000 | Prasonisi Dimotikou Diamerismatos Katavias Nisou Rodou | Katafygio Agrias Zois (IV) | 1 |
| 2002 | Psalidi Dimon Kalitheas kai Afantou Nisou Rodou | Katafygio Agrias Zois (IV) | 3 |
| 2002 | Panagia Tsampika Psili Dimou Archagkelou | Katafygio Agrias Zois (IV) | 1 |
| 2002 | Kolympion Dimou Afantou Nisou Rodou | Katafygio Agrias Zois (IV) | <1 |
| 2003 | Katarti Dimotikou Diamerismatos Emponas Dimou Attavyrou Nisou Rodou | Katafygio Agrias Zois (IV) | <1 |
| 2003 | Vagies Dimotikou Diamerismatos Massaron Dimou Archangelou Nisou Rodou | Katafygio Agrias Zois (IV) | <1 |
| Habitat | % of IBA | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Shrubland | 40 | Sclerophyllous scrub, garrigue and maquis |
| Artificial/Terrestrial | 20 | Arable land; Perennial crops, orchards and groves; Ruderal land |
| Forest | 15 | Native coniferous woodland |
| Grassland | 5 | Steppes and dry calcareous grassland |
| Wetlands (inland) | 5 | Rivers and streams |
| Rocky areas (eg. inland cliffs, mountain peaks) | major (>10) | Inland cliffs; Scree & boulders |
| Land use | % of IBA |
|---|---|
| agriculture | 90 |
| tourism/recreation | 10 |
| not utilised | 10 |
| urban/industrial/transport | 5 |
| military | - |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Western, eastern and southern Rhodes (Greece). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/western-eastern-and-southern-rhodes-iba-greece on 24/12/2024.