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close| Location | Spain, Baleares |
| Central coordinates | 2o 30.00' East 39o 30.00' North |
| IBA criteria | A1, A4ii, B1i, B1ii, B2, C1, C2, C6 |
| Area | 440 ha |
| Altitude | 0 - 64m |
| Year of IBA assessment | 2007 |
Ornithological information An important area for breeding seabirds. Species of global conservation concern that do not meet IBA criteria: Larus audouinii (resident).
Site description Limestone cliffs and several rocky islets in south-eastern Mallorca.
Populations of IBA trigger species
| Species | Season | Period | Population estimate | Quality of estimate | IBA Criteria | IUCN Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balearic Shearwater Puffinus mauretanicus | breeding | 1993 | 80-100 breeding pairs | medium | A1, A4ii, B1ii, B2, C1, C2 | Critically Endangered |
| European Storm-petrel Hydrobates pelagicus | breeding | 1992 | 30-50 breeding pairs | - | C2, C6 | Least Concern |
| European Shag Phalacrocorax aristotelis | resident | 1994 | 20-50 breeding pairs | medium | B1i, C2 | Least Concern |
Protected areas
| Protected area | Designation | Area (ha) | Relationship with IBA | Overlap with IBA (ha) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Area marina Cap de cala Figuera - ES5310103 | Habitats Directive | 129 | protected area overlaps with site | 8 | |
| Cap de cala Figuera - ES0000074 | Birds Directive | 793 | protected area overlaps with site | 351 |
Habitats
| IUCN habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | Native coniferous woodland | 40% |
| Shrubland | Sclerophyllous scrub, garrigue and maquis | 20% |
| Coastline | Rock stacks and islets; Sea cliffs and rocky shores | 50% |
Land use
| Land-use | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|
| military | 80% |
| tourism/recreation | 10% |
Management considerations Disturbance from anglers has caused the abandonment of a Larus audouinii colony. Rats are a major threat to the breeding seabirds. L. cachinnans is culled annually. The IBA overlaps with Natural Area of Special Interest (Cap de Cala Figuera).
Protection status National None International Partial100 ha of IBA covered by Special Protection Area (Islas Malgrats, Isla del Toro y Cap de Cala Figuera, 100 ha).
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Recommended citation BirdLife International (2013) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Coastal cliffs between isles of Malgrats and Cala Figuera. Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 25/05/2013
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