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close| Location | Greece, Ipiros |
| Central coordinates | 20o 30.00' East 39o 56.00' North |
| IBA criteria | B2, B3, C6 |
| Area | 36,000 ha |
| Altitude | 400 - 2,200m |
| Year of IBA assessment | 2000 |
Ornithological information This is an important site for forest species and resident raptors. Species of global conservation concern that do not meet IBA criteria: Phalacrocorax pygmeus.
Site description A hilly area dominated by Quercus forest. Human activities include agriculture, forestry, livestock-farming, and hunting.
Populations of IBA trigger species
| Species | Season | Period | Population estimate | Quality of estimate | IBA Criteria | IUCN Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Egyptian Vulture Neophron percnopterus | breeding | 1996 | 2-4 breeding pairs | medium | C6 | Endangered |
| Levant Sparrowhawk Accipiter brevipes | breeding | 1996 | frequent [units unknown] | - | B2, C6 | Least Concern |
| Booted Eagle Hieraaetus pennatus | breeding | 1996 | 2-4 breeding pairs | medium | C6 | Least Concern |
| Middle Spotted Woodpecker Dendrocopos medius | resident | 1996 | common [units unknown] | - | B3, C6 | Least Concern |
Protected areas
| Protected area | Designation | Area (ha) | Relationship with IBA | Overlap with IBA (ha) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OROS DOUSKON, ORAIOKASTRO, DASOS MEROPIS, KOILADA GORMOU, LIMNI DELVINAKIOU - GR2130010 | Birds Directive | 17,410 | protected area contained by site | 17,410 | |
| Prosilio--Ronitsa/Delvinakiou | Game Refuge | 1,525 | protected area overlaps with site | 0 |
Habitats
| IUCN habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | Broadleaved deciduous woodland | 65% |
| Shrubland | Sclerophyllous scrub, garrigue and maquis; Scrub | 10% |
| Grassland | Steppes and dry calcareous grassland | 10% |
| Rocky areas | Inland cliffs | 5% |
| Artificial landscapes (terrestrial) | Arable land | 10% |
Land use
| Land-use | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|
| agriculture | 70% |
| forestry | 50% |
| water management | 10% |
Management considerations Threats include the logging of mature trees, a drainage plan for the Gormos valley and illegal hunting.
Protection status National Partial International NonePart of IBA covered by Wildlife Refuge (Prosilio-Ronitsa/Delvinakiou, 1,525 ha).
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Recommended citation BirdLife International (2013) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Area of Oriokastro, Lake Delvinaki, Meropis forest, Gormou valley and Mounts Kasidiaris and Douskon. Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 23/05/2013
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