Thrypti and Orno mountains, Crete (1077)
Greece, Europe
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Year of last assessment: 2000
National site name: Ori Thrypti kai Orno Kritis
Central coordinates: Latitude: 35.0833, Longitude: 25.8333
System: terrestrial
Elevation (m): 400 to 1470
Area of KBA (km2): 145.71774
Protected area coverage (%): 51.67
KBA classification: Regional
Legacy site: Yes
Site details
Site description: Two mountains dominated by scrub with some Pinus woodland, recently reduced in extent by fire. Human activities include livestock-farming and hunting.
Rationale for qualifying as KBA: This site qualifies as a Key Biodiversity Area of international significance that was identified using previously established criteria and thresholds for the identification of Important Bird and Biodiversity Areas (IBAs) and for which available data indicate that it does not meet global KBA criteria and thresholds set out in the Global Standard.
Additional biodiversity: This is an important site for resident raptors and species associated with upland scrub.
Habitats
Land use: agriculture (80%) | not utilised (20%)
| IUCN Habitat | Coverage % | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Rocky Areas(e.g., inland cliffs, mountain peaks) | 30 | |
| Forest | 10 | |
| Shrubland | 60 |
Threats
Summary of threats to biodiversity at KBA: The main threat is from agricultural expansion. Part of the area is a candidate SAC.