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close| Location | Portugal, Madeiran Archipelago |
| Central coordinates | 17o 15.00' West 32o 48.00' North |
| IBA criteria | A2, A4ii, B1ii, B2, B3, C2, C6 |
| Area | 1,161 ha |
| Altitude | 0 - 643m |
| Year of IBA assessment | 2002 |
Ornithological information Ponta do Pargo is a very important place for birds due to its habitat diversity that allows a great variety of species. Fajãsand seacliffs hold impotant colonies of Oceanodroma castro and other seabirds like Calonectris diomedea. In cliffs we can also find Apus unicolor. Arable lands are not only important to species like Serinus canaria or Anthus berthelottii, but also to birds of prey like Accipiter nisus grantii, who nests in pine-woods and eucalyptus, and hunts here.
Site description West tip of Madeira island. The Ponta do Pargo presents a large diversity of habitats that confers a great importance to birds. The coast is constituted by rocky steep cliffs and fajãs (areas of cliffs collapse). In the highest zone there are agricultural parcels and herbaceous vegetation interrupted by shrub fences. We can also find pine-woods, eucalyptus,grasslands and shrublands.
Populations of IBA trigger species
| Species | Season | Period | Population estimate | Quality of estimate | IBA Criteria | IUCN Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madeiran Storm-petrel Oceanodroma castro | resident | 2000 | 300 breeding pairs | poor | A4ii, B1ii, B2, C2, C6 | Least Concern |
| Eurasian Sparrowhawk Accipiter nisus | resident | 2002 | frequent [units unknown] | - | C2, C6 | Least Concern |
| Plain Swift Apus unicolor | breeding | 2002 | common [units unknown] | - | A2, B3 | Least Concern |
| Berthelot's Pipit Anthus berthelotii | resident | 2002 | common [units unknown] | - | A2, B3 | Least Concern |
| Island Canary Serinus canaria | resident | 2002 | common [units unknown] | - | A2, B3 | Least Concern |
Protected areas
| Protected area | Designation | Area (ha) | Relationship with IBA | Overlap with IBA (ha) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laurisilva da Madeira - PTMAD0001 | Birds Directive | 13,355 | protected area is adjacent to site | 0 |
Habitats
| IUCN habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | Native coniferous woodland; Treeline ecotone | - |
| Shrubland | Sclerophyllous scrub, garrigue and maquis | - |
| Sea | Open Sea | - |
| Coastline | Rock stacks and islets; Sea cliffs and rocky shores | - |
| Artificial landscapes (terrestrial) | Forestry plantations; Other urban and industrial areas; Perennial crops, orchards and groves; Urban parks and gardens | - |
Land use
| Land-use | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|
| agriculture | - |
| forestry | - |
| hunting | - |
| tourism/recreation | - |
| urban/industrial/transport | - |
| other | - |
Management considerations The main threat for this area is tourism pressure and the possibility of development of tourist projects with impact on birds populations.
Protection status National none International none
References Bannerman & Bannerman (1963), Zino & Biscoito (1994), Câmara (1997), Oliveira (1999)
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Recommended citation BirdLife International (2013) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Ponta do Pargo. Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 19/06/2013
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