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close| Location | Spain, Baleares |
| Central coordinates | 2o 45.00' East 39o 30.00' North |
| IBA criteria | B1i, B2, B3, C2, C6 |
| Area | 900 ha |
| Altitude | 0 - 102m |
| Year of IBA assessment | 2000 |
Ornithological information This is an important site for breeding seabirds, cliff-nesting species and species characteristic of coastal scrub.
Site description Limestone cliffs and a scrub-covered plain along the southern coast of Mallorca.
Populations of IBA trigger species
| Species | Season | Period | Population estimate | Quality of estimate | IBA Criteria | IUCN Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| European Shag Phalacrocorax aristotelis | resident | 1991 | 74-200 breeding pairs | medium | B1i, B3, C2, C6 | Least Concern |
| Eurasian Thick-knee Burhinus oedicnemus | resident | 1993 | 220 breeding pairs | poor | B2 | Least Concern |
| Marmora's Warbler Sylvia sarda | resident | 1993 | 140 breeding pairs | - | B3 | Least Concern |
Protected areas
| Protected area | Designation | Area (ha) | Relationship with IBA | Overlap with IBA (ha) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arxipèlag de Cabrera - ES0000083 | Birds Directive | 20,532 | protected area is adjacent to site | 0 | |
| Cap Enderrocat-Cap Blanc - ES0000081 | Birds Directive | 7,080 | protected area contains site | 900 |
Habitats
| IUCN habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | Native coniferous woodland | 20% |
| Shrubland | Sclerophyllous scrub, garrigue and maquis | 50% |
| Grassland | Steppes and dry calcareous grassland | 20% |
| Coastline | Sea cliffs and rocky shores | 5% |
| Artificial landscapes (terrestrial) | Arable land; Other urban and industrial areas; Perennial crops, orchards and groves; Ruderal land | 20% |
Land use
| Land-use | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|
| agriculture | 20% |
| hunting | 80% |
| military | 5% |
Management considerations The most important threats to the site are from the development of tourism-related infrastructure, urban development, disturbance from visitors, and a high hunting pressure. The IBA overlaps with two Natural Areas of National Interest (Cap Enderrocat and Marina de Llucmajor).
Protection status National None International Partial150 ha of IBA covered by Special Protection Area (Acantilados de Cap Blanc y Cap Enderrocat, 150 ha).
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Recommended citation BirdLife International (2013) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Coastal cliffs between Cape Enderrocat and Cala Pí. Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 23/05/2013
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