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close| Location | Greece, Ipiros |
| Central coordinates | 20o 11.00' East 39o 32.00' North |
| IBA criteria | A1, A4i, B1i, C1, C2, C3, C6 |
| Area | 8,531 ha |
| Altitude | 0 - 509m |
| Year of IBA assessment | 2000 |
Ornithological information This site is important for breeding, passage and overwintering waterbirds. Species of global conservation concern that do not meet IBA criteria: Aythya nyroca (passage, wintering), Haliaeetus albicilla (wintering), Aquila heliaca (wintering), Gallinago media (passage).
Site description The site comprises a canal with a delta of mudflats, saltmarshes, and lagoons. Two low hills are covered with dense scrub. Much of the area has been reclaimed for arable farming.
Populations of IBA trigger species
| Species | Season | Period | Population estimate | Quality of estimate | IBA Criteria | IUCN Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glossy Ibis Plegadis falcinellus | passage | 1996 | 445 individuals | good | A4i, B1i, C2 | Least Concern |
| Great Egret Casmerodius albus | winter | 1993 | 219 individuals | good | A4i, B1i, C2 | Least Concern |
| Dalmatian Pelican Pelecanus crispus | winter | 1996 | 1-22 individuals | - | A1, C1 | Vulnerable |
| Pygmy Cormorant Phalacrocorax pygmeus | winter | 1988 | 65 individuals | good | A1, C1 | Least Concern |
| Great Cormorant Phalacrocorax carbo | winter | 1995 | 58-1,017 individuals | good | B1i, C3 | Least Concern |
| Greater Spotted Eagle Aquila clanga | winter | 1996 | 7 individuals | good | A1, C1 | Vulnerable |
| Slender-billed Curlew Numenius tenuirostris | passage | 1997 | 2 individuals | good | A1, C1 | Critically Endangered |
| Little Tern Sterna albifrons | breeding | 1992 | 40 breeding pairs | - | C6 | Least Concern |
| Greater Short-toed Lark Calandrella brachydactyla | breeding | - | present [units unknown] | - | C6 | Least Concern |
Protected areas
| Protected area | Designation | Area (ha) | Relationship with IBA | Overlap with IBA (ha) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EKVOLES (DELTA) KALAMA - GR2120001 | Habitats Directive | 8,531 | protected area overlaps with site | 5,561 | |
| Vatatsa - Divari - Ormos Valtou - Drepano Dimou Igoumenitsas | Wildlife Refuge | 960 | protected area overlaps with site | 687 |
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| YGROTOPOS EKVOLON KALAMA KAI NISOS PRASOUDI - GR2120005 | Birds Directive | 8,542 | protected area overlaps with site | 5,572 |
Habitats
| IUCN habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Shrubland | Sclerophyllous scrub, garrigue and maquis | 18% |
| Wetlands (inland) | Rivers and streams | - |
| Sea | Sea inlets and coastal features | 4% |
| Artificial landscapes (terrestrial) | Arable land; Other urban and industrial areas; Perennial crops, orchards and groves | 48% |
| Coastline | Lagoons; Mud flats & sand flats; Salt marshes | - |
Land use
| Land-use | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|
| agriculture | 75% |
| fisheries/aquaculture | 10% |
| tourism/recreation | 5% |
| urban/industrial/transport | 5% |
| water management | - |
Management considerations The main threats come from habitat destruction and water pollution as a result of expanding intensive agriculture, road construction, over-grazing and hunting. The area is a candidate SAC.
Protection status National Partial International Partial1,780 ha of IBA covered by Wildlife Refuge (Vatatsa-Divari/Igoumenitsas, 1,780 ha). 5,521 ha of IBA covered by Special Protection Area (Ygrotopos Ekvolon (Delta) Kalama, 5,521 ha).
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Recommended citation BirdLife International (2013) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Kalamas estuary. Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 23/05/2013
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