Mount Kyllini (Ziria) (1120)
Greece, Europe
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Year of last assessment: 2000
National site name: Oros Kyllini (Ziria)
Central coordinates: Latitude: 37.9333, Longitude: 22.4167
System: terrestrial
Elevation (m): 700 to 2374
Area of KBA (km2): 200.09292
Protected area coverage (%): 96.54
KBA classification: Regional
Legacy site: Yes
Site details
Site description: A limestone mountain with areas of scrub, Abies and Pinus forest. A plateau area is covered by scrub and temporary ponds. There is a limited human presence and the main activities are stock-raising, forestry, tourism, 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 species found in conifer forests and scrub.
Habitats
Land use: agriculture | forestry | tourism/recreation
| IUCN Habitat | Coverage % | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Rocky Areas(e.g., inland cliffs, mountain peaks) | 33 | |
| Forest | 33 | |
| Shrubland | 33 |
Threats
Summary of threats to biodiversity at KBA: The main threat is from illegal hunting. Part of the area is a candidate SAC.