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close| Location | Spain, Baleares |
| Central coordinates | 1o 28.00' East 38o 40.00' North |
| IBA criteria | A1, A4i, A4ii, B1i, B1ii, B2, B3, C1, C2, C3, C6 |
| Area | 1,800 ha |
| Altitude | 0 - 200m |
| Year of IBA assessment | 2007 |
Ornithological information An important site for breeding seabirds, particularly Puffinus yelkouan, and cliff-nesting raptors. Species of global conservation concern that do not meet IBA criteria: Larus audouinii (10 resident pairs).
Site description A peninsula in eastern Formentera with high coastal cliffs. The main human activities are arable agriculture and hunting.
Populations of IBA trigger species
| Species | Season | Period | Population estimate | Quality of estimate | IBA Criteria | IUCN Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balearic Shearwater Puffinus mauretanicus | breeding | 1991 | 853-1,400 breeding pairs | poor | A1, A4ii, B1ii, B2, C1, C2, C6 | Critically Endangered |
| European Shag Phalacrocorax aristotelis | breeding | 1995 | 50-60 breeding pairs | good | B1i, C2, C6 | Least Concern |
| Yellow-legged Gull Larus michahellis | resident | 1995 | 2,100-2,200 breeding pairs | good | A4i, B1i, C3 | Least Concern |
| Marmora's Warbler Sylvia sarda | resident | 1996 | 150 breeding pairs | poor | B3 | Least Concern |
Protected areas
| Protected area | Designation | Area (ha) | Relationship with IBA | Overlap with IBA (ha) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Area marina Platja de Migjorn - ES5310111 | Habitats Directive | 2,010 | protected area is adjacent to site | 0 | |
| Area marina Platja de Tramuntana - ES5310110 | Habitats Directive | 1,408 | protected area is adjacent to site | 0 | |
| La Mola - ES5310024 | Birds Directive | 2,181 | protected area overlaps with site | 1,065 |
Habitats
| IUCN habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | Native coniferous woodland | 20% |
| Shrubland | Sclerophyllous scrub, garrigue and maquis | 15% |
| Coastline | Sea cliffs and rocky shores | - |
| Artificial landscapes (terrestrial) | Arable land; Other urban and industrial areas; Perennial crops, orchards and groves | 40% |
| Caves | Caves | - |
Land use
| Land-use | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|
| agriculture | - |
Management considerations The main threats are from widespread legal and illegal hunting, collection of Puffinus yelkouan chicks, illegal housing, predation from feral cats, and disturbance from tourism. The IBA overlaps with Natural Area of Special Interest (Cala Compte-Cala Bassa).
Protection status National None International None
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Recommended citation BirdLife International (2013) Important Bird Areas factsheet: La Mola of Formentera. Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 19/06/2013
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