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close| Location | Greece, Peloponnissos |
| Central coordinates | 21o 40.00' East 36o 58.00' North |
| IBA criteria | A4i, B1i, C2, C3 |
| Area | 600 ha |
| Altitude | |
| Year of IBA assessment | 2000 |
Ornithological information This is an important site for wintering and passage waterbirds. Species of global conservation concern that do not meet IBA criteria: Pelecanus crispus (passage), Aythya nyroca (10-20 passage individuals), Falco naumanni (10-20 passage individuals), Gallinago media (10-20 passage individuals).
Site description The wetland can be divided into brackish lagoons and freshwater marshes. Beyond these is a buffer zone of cultivated fields and maquis. The main human activities are fishing, livestock- and arable-farming, tourism and hunting.
Populations of IBA trigger species
| Species | Season | Period | Population estimate | Quality of estimate | IBA Criteria | IUCN Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glossy Ibis Plegadis falcinellus | passage | 1996 | 1,600-1,800 individuals | good | A4i, B1i, C2 | Least Concern |
| Great Egret Casmerodius albus | winter | 1996 | 280-360 individuals | good | A4i, B1i, C2 | Least Concern |
| Little Egret Egretta garzetta | passage | 1995 | 1,500-2,000 individuals | good | A4i, B1i, C2 | Least Concern |
| Great Cormorant Phalacrocorax carbo | winter | 1996 | 1,000 individuals | good | B1i, C3 | Least Concern |
| Marsh Sandpiper Tringa stagnatilis | passage | 1996 | 300-500 individuals | good | A4i, B1i, C3 | Least Concern |
| Wood Sandpiper Tringa glareola | passage | 1996 | 7,000-11,000 individuals | good | A4i, B1i, C2 | Least Concern |
| Collared Pratincole Glareola pratincola | passage | 1996 | 117 individuals | good | B1i, C2 | Least Concern |
| Gull-billed Tern Sterna nilotica | passage | 1996 | 210-220 individuals | good | B1i, C2 | Least Concern |
Protected areas
| Protected area | Designation | Area (ha) | Relationship with IBA | Overlap with IBA (ha) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LIMNOTHALASSA GIALOVAS KAI NISOS SFAKTIRIA - GR2550008 | Birds Directive | 1,010 | protected area contains site | 1,007 | |
| LIMNOTHALASSA PYLOU (DIVARI) KAI NISOS SFAKTIRIA, AGIOS DIMITRIOS - GR2550004 | Habitats Directive | 3,552 | protected area contains site | 1,007 | |
| Vatatsa - Divari - Ormos Valtou - Drepano Dimou Igoumenitsas | Wildlife Refuge | 960 | protected area contains site | 600 |
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Habitats
| IUCN habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Shrubland | Sclerophyllous scrub, garrigue and maquis | 10% |
| Wetlands (inland) | Fens, transition mires and springs; Standing brackish and salt water; Standing freshwater | - |
| Coastline | Lagoons; Mud flats & sand flats; Salt marshes; Sand dunes & beaches; Sea cliffs and rocky shores | - |
| Artificial landscapes (terrestrial) | Arable land; Forestry plantations | 20% |
Land use
| Land-use | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|
| agriculture | 14% |
| fisheries/aquaculture | 65% |
| tourism/recreation | 30% |
Management considerations The main threats are fishing, increasing salinity in the freshwater marsh as a result of ground and surface water abstraction for agriculture, infilling of the wetland and hunting. The area is a candidate SAC.
Protection status National High International None600 ha of IBA covered by Wildlife Refuge (Limni Divari-Valtos/Pylou-Romanou, 700 ha).
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Recommended citation BirdLife International (2013) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Divari Pilou lagoon (Gialova). Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 19/06/2013
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