Mount Peristeri (1093)
Greece, Europe
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Year of last assessment: 2000
National site name: Oros Peristeri
Central coordinates: Latitude: 39.6667, Longitude: 21.1333
System: terrestrial
Elevation (m): 800 to 2125
Area of KBA (km2): 200.48362
Protected area coverage (%): 98.56
KBA classification: Regional
Legacy site: Yes
Site details
Site description: A large limestone massif, south of the town of Metsovo. The site has an extensive area of alpine grassland, cliffs, scree and gorges. Part of the site is covered by fir Abies and beech Fagus forest. The main human activity is livestock-farming.
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: The site is important for species associated with alpine grassland, cliffs and scree.
Habitats
Land use: agriculture | forestry
| IUCN Habitat | Coverage % | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | 33 | |
| Grassland | 33 | |
| Rocky Areas(e.g., inland cliffs, mountain peaks) | 33 |
Threats
Summary of threats to biodiversity at KBA: The main threat is from illegal hunting, particularly of raptors. Part of the area is a candidate SAC.