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close| Location | Greece, Ipiros |
| Central coordinates | 20o 30.00' East 39o 45.00' North |
| IBA criteria | A1, B2, C1, C6 |
| Area | 21,000 ha |
| Altitude | 200 - 1,806m |
| Year of IBA assessment | 2000 |
Ornithological information This is an important site for raptors. Species of global conservation concern that do not meet IBA criteria: Aquila heliaca.
Site description A mountainous area on the border with Albania. At higher altitudes there are extensive areas of alpine pasture and some conifer forests. Lower down, deciduous forest and scrub dominates. Human activities include stock-raising, hunting, and forestry.
Populations of IBA trigger species
| Species | Season | Period | Population estimate | Quality of estimate | IBA Criteria | IUCN Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lesser Kestrel Falco naumanni | passage | 1997 | common [units unknown] | - | A1, C1 | Least Concern |
| Egyptian Vulture Neophron percnopterus | breeding | 1997 | 3 breeding pairs | good | C6 | Endangered |
| Golden Eagle Aquila chrysaetos | resident | 1997 | 2-3 breeding pairs | good | C6 | Least Concern |
| Red-billed Chough Pyrrhocorax pyrrhocorax | resident | 1997 | 10-20 breeding pairs | medium | B2, C6 | Least Concern |
| Rufous-tailed Rock-thrush Monticola saxatilis | breeding | 1997 | common [units unknown] | - | B2 | Least Concern |
Protected areas
| Protected area | Designation | Area (ha) | Relationship with IBA | Overlap with IBA (ha) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ORI TSAMANTA, FILIATON, FARMAKOVOUNI, MEGALI RACHI - GR2120009 | Birds Directive | 19,854 | protected area contained by site | 19,854 | |
| Panagia-Kourouza-Makralexi/Lavdani-Ag. Marina Pogo | Game Refuge | 1,350 | protected area overlaps with site | 1,350 |
Habitats
| IUCN habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | Broadleaved deciduous woodland; Native coniferous woodland | 60% |
| Shrubland | Sclerophyllous scrub, garrigue and maquis | 20% |
| Grassland | Alpine, subalpine and boreal grassland | 20% |
| Rocky areas | Inland cliffs | 5% |
| Artificial landscapes (terrestrial) | Ruderal land | 5% |
Land use
| Land-use | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|
| agriculture | 50% |
| forestry | - |
| not utilised | - |
Management considerations The main threats are from shooting, the use of poisoned baits, and road construction. In 1997 HOS carried out a survey of Aquila heliaca.
Protection status National Low International None1,350 ha of IBA covered by Wildlife Refuge (Panagia-Kourouza-Makralexi/Lavdani-Ag. Marina Pogo, 1,350 ha).
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Recommended citation BirdLife International (2013) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Mounts Tsamanta, Filiaton, Pharmakovouni, and Megali Rahi. Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 26/05/2013
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