Cap Sizun (2204)
France, Europe
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Year of last assessment: 2000
National site name: Cap Sizun
Central coordinates: Latitude: 48.0833, Longitude: -4.6000
System: marine, terrestrial
Elevation (m): 0 to 20
Area of KBA (km2): 5.95701
Protected area coverage (%): 97.54
KBA classification: Regional
Legacy site: Yes
Site details
Site description: A stretch of rocky coastline with cliffs, rocky islets, heathland and open sea.
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 supports several important seabird colonies.
Habitats
Land use: agriculture | fisheries/aquaculture | tourism/recreation
| IUCN Habitat | Coverage % | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Marine Neritic | 25 | |
| Marine Coastal/Supratidal | 25 | |
| Marine Intertidal | 25 | |
| Shrubland | 25 |
Threats
Summary of threats to biodiversity at KBA: Oil pollution (`Other' threats, above) and fishing nets are responsible for declines in populations of auks (Alcidae).