Key Biodiversity Areas

Kaliakra (18973)
Bulgaria, Europe

Site overview


KBA status: confirmed
Global KBA criteria: A1dD1a
Year of last assessment: 2005
National site name: Kaliakra
Central coordinates: Latitude: 43.4080, Longitude: 28.4450
System: marine, terrestrial
Elevation (m): 0 to 137
Area of KBA (km2): 161.72015
Protected area coverage (%): 99.98
KBA classification: Global
Legacy site: Yes

Site details


Rationale for qualifying as KBA: This site qualifies as a Key Biodiversity Area of international significance that meets the thresholds for at least one criterion described in the Global Standard for the Identification of KBAs.
Delineation rationale: Type 1 marine IBA: suitable for the seaward extension approach. Type 2 marine IBA: non-breeding (coastal) congregations.

Habitats


IUCN HabitatCoverage %Habitat detail
Grassland100

Threats


Threat level 1Threat level 2Threat level 3Timing
Energy production & miningRenewable energyOngoing
Residential & commercial developmentTourism & recreation areasOnly in the future
Residential & commercial developmentCommercial & industrial areasOnly in the future