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close| Location | Greece, Central Macedonia,Thessalia |
| Central coordinates | 22o 42.00' East 39o 55.00' North |
| IBA criteria | A1, C1 |
| Area | 2,600 ha |
| Altitude | 0 - 3m |
| Year of IBA assessment | 2000 |
Ornithological information An important site for wintering and passage waterbirds. Species of global conservation concern that do not meet IBA criteria: Aythya nyroca, Larus audouinii (passage).
Site description The site contains a variety of wetland and drier habitats including riverine and coastal woodland, sand-dunes, lagoons, saltmarsh and freshwater marsh.
Populations of IBA trigger species
| Species | Season | Period | Population estimate | Quality of estimate | IBA Criteria | IUCN Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pygmy Cormorant Phalacrocorax pygmeus | winter | 1996 | 80 individuals | medium | A1, C1 | Least Concern |
Protected areas
| Protected area | Designation | Area (ha) | Relationship with IBA | Overlap with IBA (ha) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta Piniou/Stomiou | Game Refuge | 370 | protected area contained by site | 370 | |
| KATO OLYMPOS - KALLIPEFKI - GR1420001 | Habitats Directive | 12,438 | protected area is adjacent to site | 0 | |
| KATO OLYMPOS, OROS GODAMANI KAI KOILADA RODIAS - GR1420008 | Birds Directive | 24,572 | protected area is adjacent to site | 0 |
Habitats
| IUCN habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | Alluvial and very wet forest | 10% |
| Shrubland | Sclerophyllous scrub, garrigue and maquis | 10% |
| Grassland | Steppes and dry calcareous grassland | 10% |
| Wetlands (inland) | Standing brackish and salt water; Standing freshwater; Water fringe vegetation | - |
| Artificial landscapes (terrestrial) | Arable land; Perennial crops, orchards and groves | 20% |
| Coastline | Lagoons; Sand dunes & beaches; Tidal rivers & enclosed tidal waters | - |
Land use
| Land-use | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|
| agriculture | 80% |
| fisheries/aquaculture | 20% |
| tourism/recreation | 20% |
| urban/industrial/transport | 5% |
Management considerations The site is seriously threatened by uncontrolled house construction, drainage and infilling of the wetland, and the destruction of woodland.
Protection status National Partial International None370 ha of IBA covered by Wildlife Refuge (Delta Piniou/Stomiou, 370 ha).
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Recommended citation BirdLife International (2013) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Pinios delta. Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 25/05/2013
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