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close| Location | Greece, Thessalia |
| Central coordinates | 22o 49.00' East 39o 35.00' North |
| IBA criteria | A1, A3, B2, B3, C1, C2, C6 |
| Area | 17,000 ha |
| Altitude | 100 - 1,054m |
| Year of IBA assessment | 2000 |
Ornithological information The site is important for its resident raptors and forest species. Breeding birds include nine of the 21 species that are restricted in Europe to the Mediterranean biome (when breeding). Species of global conservation concern that do not meet IBA criteria: Aquila clanga (wintering), Aquila heliaca (non-breeding).
Site description A mountain between the Thessalian plain and Aegean Sea. The north-east facing slopes are well forested, whilst the south-western slopes are dominated by scrub.
Populations of IBA trigger species
| Species | Season | Period | Population estimate | Quality of estimate | IBA Criteria | IUCN Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rock Partridge Alectoris graeca | resident | 1995 | 20-50 breeding pairs | poor | A3 | Near Threatened |
| Lesser Kestrel Falco naumanni | passage | 1995 | abundant [units unknown] | - | A1, C1 | Least Concern |
| Lanner Falcon Falco biarmicus | resident | 1995 | 1-3 breeding pairs | medium | B2, C6 | Least Concern |
| Levant Sparrowhawk Accipiter brevipes | breeding | 1995 | 10-20 breeding pairs | medium | B2 | Least Concern |
| Long-legged Buzzard Buteo rufinus | resident | 1995 | 6-8 breeding pairs | medium | B2, C6 | Least Concern |
| Lesser Spotted Eagle Aquila pomarina | breeding | 1995 | 4-5 breeding pairs | medium | C6 | Least Concern |
| Booted Eagle Hieraaetus pennatus | breeding | 1994 | 4-6 breeding pairs | poor | B2, C6 | Least Concern |
| Middle Spotted Woodpecker Dendrocopos medius | resident | 1995 | 50-100 breeding pairs | medium | B3, C6 | Least Concern |
| White-backed Woodpecker Dendrocopos leucotos | resident | 1995 | 10-30 breeding pairs | poor | C2 | Least Concern |
| Red-backed Shrike Lanius collurio | breeding | 1995 | 100-300 breeding pairs | medium | B2, C6 | Least Concern |
| Woodchat Shrike Lanius senator | breeding | 1995 | 100-300 breeding pairs | medium | B2 | Least Concern |
| Masked Shrike Lanius nubicus | breeding | 1995 | 5-10 breeding pairs | medium | A3, B2 | Least Concern |
| Olive-tree Warbler Hippolais olivetorum | breeding | 1995 | 20-50 breeding pairs | medium | A3, C6 | Least Concern |
| Orphean Warbler Sylvia hortensis | breeding | 1995 | 50-100 breeding pairs | medium | B2 | Least Concern |
| Sardinian Warbler Sylvia melanocephala | resident | 1995 | common [units unknown] | - | A3 | Least Concern |
| Subalpine Warbler Sylvia cantillans | breeding | 1995 | abundant [units unknown] | - | A3 | Least Concern |
| Western Rock-nuthatch Sitta neumayer | resident | 1995 | frequent [units unknown] | - | A3 | Least Concern |
| Black-eared Wheatear Oenanthe hispanica | breeding | 1995 | common [units unknown] | - | A3 | Least Concern |
| Cretzschmar's Bunting Emberiza caesia | breeding | 1995 | 10-30 breeding pairs | poor | A3 | Least Concern |
| Black-headed Bunting Emberiza melanocephala | breeding | 1995 | abundant [units unknown] | - | A3 | Least Concern |
Protected areas
| Protected area | Designation | Area (ha) | Relationship with IBA | Overlap with IBA (ha) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dasia Platania/Skitis--Amigdalis--Potamias | Game Refuge | 804 | protected area overlaps with site | 0 | |
| KARLA - MAVROVOUNI - KEFALOVRYSO VELESTINOU - NEOCHORI - GR1420004 | Habitats Directive | 43,436 | protected area overlaps with site | 15,394 | |
| Mavrovouni/Sklithrou | Game Refuge | 1,091 | protected area overlaps with site | 0 | |
| OROS MAVROVOUNI - GR1420006 | Birds Directive | 37,127 | protected area overlaps with site | 15,228 | |
| Polidendriou | Game Refuge | 3,530 | protected area overlaps with site | 0 |
Habitats
| IUCN habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | Broadleaved deciduous woodland; Mixed woodland | 50% |
| Shrubland | Sclerophyllous scrub, garrigue and maquis | 35% |
| Grassland | Steppes and dry calcareous grassland | 5% |
| Rocky areas | Inland cliffs | 5% |
Land use
| Land-use | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|
| agriculture | 40% |
| forestry | 50% |
| tourism/recreation | - |
Management considerations The main threats are from infrastructure developments and more intensive forest management. The area is a candidate SAC.
Protection status National Partial International HighPart of IBA covered by Wildlife Refuge (Dasia Platania/Skitis-Amigdalis-Potamias, 804 ha). Part of IBA covered by Wildlife Refuge (Mavrovouni/Sklithrou, 1,091 ha). 0 ha of IBA covered by Wildlife Refuge (Polidendriou, 3,530 ha). 17,000 ha of IBA covered by Special Protection Area (Oros Mavrovouni, 36,454 ha).
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Recommended citation BirdLife International (2013) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Mavrovouni mountain, Larissa. Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 21/05/2013
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