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close| Location | Greece, Central Macedonia |
| Central coordinates | 22o 43.00' East 40o 52.00' North |
| IBA criteria | A1, B2, C1, C6 |
| Area | 1,200 ha |
| Altitude | 40 - 70m |
| Year of IBA assessment | 2000 |
Ornithological information The site is important for species associated with arable agriculture.
Site description A village 8 km west of Lake Pikrolimni. It is surrounded by cereal farming.
Populations of IBA trigger species
| Species | Season | Period | Population estimate | Quality of estimate | IBA Criteria | IUCN Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lesser Kestrel Falco naumanni | breeding | 1996 | 80 breeding pairs | good | A1, B2, C1, C6 | Least Concern |
Habitats
| IUCN habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Artificial landscapes (terrestrial) | Arable land; Other urban and industrial areas | 100% |
Land use
| Land-use | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|
| agriculture | 95% |
| urban/industrial/transport | 5% |
Management considerations The main threats include intensification of agriculture, disturbance and the demolition of the old buildings in which there is a colony of Falco naumanni (`Other' threats).
Protection status National None International None
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Recommended citation BirdLife International (2013) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Area of Anthofito. Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 23/05/2013
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