Kaliakra (18973)
Bulgaria, Europe
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Global KBA criteria: A1d, D1a
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 Habitat | Coverage % | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Grassland | 100 |
Threats
| Threat level 1 | Threat level 2 | Threat level 3 | Timing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy production & mining | Renewable energy | Ongoing | |
| Residential & commercial development | Tourism & recreation areas | Only in the future | |
| Residential & commercial development | Commercial & industrial areas | Only in the future |