Strofades islets (1058)
Greece, Europe
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Year of last assessment: 2012
National site name: Nisides Strofades
Central coordinates: Latitude: 37.2500, Longitude: 21.0000
System: terrestrial, marine
Elevation (m): 0 to 22
Area of KBA (km2): 116.26315
Protected area coverage (%): 99.87
KBA classification: Regional
Legacy site: Yes
Site details
Site description: Two small rocky islands vegetated with sparse scrub.</P>
Rationale for qualifying as KBA: This is an important area for breeding seabirds and passage migrants. Species of global conservation concern that do not meet IBA criteria: <I>Aythya nyroca</I> (passage), <I>Aquila clanga</I> (passage), <I>Falco naumanni</I> (passage), <I>Larus audouinii</I> (passage). </P>
Manageability of the site: Site identified based on BirdLife International's Important Bird and Biodiversity Areas, under which manageability is strongly recommended but not explicitly documented
Delineation rationale: Initial boundary received from Partner in 2009, seaward extension provided for Marine eAtlas in October 2012
Habitats
| IUCN Habitat | Coverage % | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Shrubland | 70 | |
| Artificial - Terrestrial | 5 | |
| Marine Coastal/Supratidal | 15 |
Threats
Summary of threats to biodiversity at KBA: The main threats include hunting, despite its being prohibited, introduced rats <I>Rattus</I>, disturbance and fires. The area is a candidate SAC.</P>
Additional information
Contributors: Site identified based on Important Bird and Biodiversity Areas by the BirdLife International Partnership