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close| Location | Greece, Peloponnissos |
| Central coordinates | 22o 57.00' East 36o 55.00' North |
| IBA criteria | B2, B3, C6 |
| Area | 80,000 ha |
| Altitude | 0 - 1,329m |
| Year of IBA assessment | 2000 |
Ornithological information The site is an important corridor for migratory passerines and breeding and migrant raptors.
Site description An area of mountains, sea cliffs and gorges. Phrygana, maquis and sclerophyllous scrub dominate, with areas of Abies forest. The main human activities are livestock-farming and hunting.
Populations of IBA trigger species
| Species | Season | Period | Population estimate | Quality of estimate | IBA Criteria | IUCN Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-toed Snake-eagle Circaetus gallicus | breeding | 1996 | 3-20 breeding pairs | medium | C6 | Least Concern |
| Bonelli's Eagle Aquila fasciatus | resident | 1995 | 2-6 breeding pairs | good | B2, C6 | Least Concern |
| Woodchat Shrike Lanius senator | breeding | 1996 | frequent [units unknown] | - | B2 | Least Concern |
| Olive-tree Warbler Hippolais olivetorum | breeding | 1996 | uncommon [units unknown] | - | B2, C6 | Least Concern |
| Orphean Warbler Sylvia hortensis | breeding | 1996 | uncommon [units unknown] | - | B2 | Least Concern |
| Rueppell's Warbler Sylvia rueppelli | breeding | 1996 | uncommon [units unknown] | - | B3, C6 | Least Concern |
| Western Rock-nuthatch Sitta neumayer | resident | 1996 | common [units unknown] | - | B3 | Least Concern |
| Black-eared Wheatear Oenanthe hispanica | breeding | 1996 | common [units unknown] | - | B2 | Least Concern |
| Blue Rock-thrush Monticola solitarius | resident | 1996 | frequent [units unknown] | - | B2 | Least Concern |
| Cretzschmar's Bunting Emberiza caesia | breeding | 1989 | rare [units unknown] | - | B3, C6 | Least Concern |
Protected areas
| Protected area | Designation | Area (ha) | Relationship with IBA | Overlap with IBA (ha) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kourkoula/Molaon | Game Refuge | 800 | protected area contained by site | 800 | |
| ORI ANATOLIKIS LAKONIAS - GR2540007 | Birds Directive | 37,567 | protected area contained by site | 37,567 | |
| ORI GIDOVOUNI, CHIONOVOUNI, GAIDOUROVOUNI, KORAKIA, KALOGEROVOUNI, KOULOCHERA KAI PERIOCHI MONEMVASIAS - GR2540001 | Habitats Directive | 28,798 | protected area contained by site | 28,798 | |
| Zarakos/Koupion--Kremasti--Richeas--Lambokampou | Game Refuge | 3,000 | protected area contained by site | 3,000 |
Habitats
| IUCN habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | Native coniferous woodland | 8% |
| Shrubland | Sclerophyllous scrub, garrigue and maquis | 80% |
| Sea | Sea inlets and coastal features | 5% |
| Coastline | Sea cliffs and rocky shores | - |
| Artificial landscapes (terrestrial) | Perennial crops, orchards and groves | 5% |
| Rocky areas | Inland cliffs | - |
Land use
| Land-use | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|
| agriculture | 80% |
| fisheries/aquaculture | 5% |
| forestry | 8% |
| not utilised | 5% |
Management considerations The main threats are land abandonment and hunting. Part of the area is a candidate SAC.
Protection status National Low International None800 ha of IBA covered by Wildlife Refuge (Kourkoula/Molaon, 800 ha). 3,000 ha of IBA covered by Wildlife Refuge (Zarakos/Koupion-Kremasti-Richeas-Lambokampou, 3,000 ha).
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Recommended citation BirdLife International (2013) Important Bird Areas factsheet: East Lakonia mountains. Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 20/05/2013
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