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close| Location | Greece, Peloponnissos |
| Central coordinates | 22o 43.00' East 36o 49.00' North |
| IBA criteria | A4i, B1i, C2 |
| Area | 3,000 ha |
| Altitude | 0 - 100m |
| Year of IBA assessment | 2000 |
Ornithological information The area is important for passage waterbirds and passerines, and for breeding and passage raptors. Species of global conservation concern that do not meet IBA criteria: Aquila clanga (wintering), Aquila heliaca (wintering), Falco naumanni (minimum 3 breeding pairs).
Site description A delta with dunes, saltmarshes, riverine vegetation, meadows and reedbeds (Phragmites).
Populations of IBA trigger species
| Species | Season | Period | Population estimate | Quality of estimate | IBA Criteria | IUCN Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glossy Ibis Plegadis falcinellus | passage | 1997 | 500 individuals | medium | A4i, B1i, C2 | Least Concern |
Protected areas
| Protected area | Designation | Area (ha) | Relationship with IBA | Overlap with IBA (ha) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EKVOLES EVROTA - GR2540003 | Habitats Directive | 5,370 | protected area overlaps with site | 2,460 | |
| YGROTOPOI EKVOLON EVROTA - GR2540006 | Birds Directive | 2,173 | protected area overlaps with site | 1,765 |
Habitats
| IUCN habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Shrubland | Sclerophyllous scrub, garrigue and maquis | - |
| Grassland | Dry siliceous grassland | - |
| Wetlands (inland) | Fens, transition mires and springs; Rivers and streams; Water fringe vegetation | - |
| Sea | Sea inlets and coastal features | - |
| Coastline | Lagoons; Mud flats & sand flats; Salt marshes; Sand dunes & beaches; Sea cliffs and rocky shores; Tidal rivers & enclosed tidal waters | - |
| Artificial landscapes (terrestrial) | Arable land; Other urban and industrial areas; Perennial crops, orchards and groves | - |
Land use
| Land-use | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|
| agriculture | 50% |
| fisheries/aquaculture | 5% |
| nature conservation and research | 10% |
| tourism/recreation | 10% |
| urban/industrial/transport | 5% |
| water management | 50% |
Management considerations The major threats are the expansion of agriculture into wetland areas and tourism-related development. The area is a candidate SAC.
Protection status National None International None
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Recommended citation BirdLife International (2013) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Evrota delta. Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 21/05/2013
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