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close| Location | Greece, Ipiros |
| Central coordinates | 20o 30.00' East 39o 37.00' North |
| IBA criteria | B3, C6 |
| Area | 20,000 ha |
| Altitude | 400 - 1,658m |
| Year of IBA assessment | 2000 |
Ornithological information The site is of great importance for raptors. Species of global conservation concern that do not meet IBA criteria: Falco naumanni (breeding).
Site description An inaccessible rugged mountain chain with high cliffs in the western part.
Populations of IBA trigger species
| Species | Season | Period | Population estimate | Quality of estimate | IBA Criteria | IUCN Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Egyptian Vulture Neophron percnopterus | breeding | 1996 | 3 breeding pairs | medium | C6 | Endangered |
| Griffon Vulture Gyps fulvus | resident | 1996 | 10-15 breeding pairs | medium | C6 | Least Concern |
| Golden Eagle Aquila chrysaetos | resident | 1996 | 3 breeding pairs | medium | C6 | Least Concern |
| Bonelli's Eagle Aquila fasciatus | resident | 1996 | 2 breeding pairs | medium | C6 | Least Concern |
| Western Rock-nuthatch Sitta neumayer | resident | 1996 | common [units unknown] | - | B3 | Least Concern |
Protected areas
| Protected area | Designation | Area (ha) | Relationship with IBA | Overlap with IBA (ha) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ORI PARAMYTHIAS, STENA KALAMA ŠÁÉ STENA ACHERONTA - GR2120008 | Birds Directive | 11,692 | protected area overlaps with site | 7,977 | |
| Ravenis - Malouniou | Game Refuge | 2,500 | protected area overlaps with site | 0 | |
| STENA KALAMA - GR2120004 | Habitats Directive | 1,820 | protected area contained by site | 1,820 |
Habitats
| IUCN habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | Broadleaved deciduous woodland; Native coniferous woodland | - |
| Shrubland | Sclerophyllous scrub, garrigue and maquis | - |
| Rocky areas | Inland cliffs; Scree & boulders | - |
Land use
| Land-use | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|
| agriculture | 90% |
| not utilised | 10% |
Management considerations Hunting is a potential threat. Part of the area is a candidate SAC.
Protection status National Partial International NonePart of IBA is covered by Wildlife Refuge (Ravenis-Malouniou, 2,500 ha).
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Recommended citation BirdLife International (2013) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Mount Paramithias. Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 26/05/2013
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