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close| Location | Portugal, Algarve |
| Central coordinates | 8o 8.00' West 37o 5.00' North |
| IBA criteria | C6 |
| Area | 271 ha |
| Altitude | 1 - 12m |
| Year of IBA assessment | 2002 |
Ornithological information Important site for Porphyrio porphyrio, there are 20 birds during reproductive season and about 7/12 breeding pairs.High number of herons, a dormitory of------------------- and the habitual breeding Ardea purpurea and Ixobrychus minutus.During the migration are-----------, Falco peregrinum and important number of transaharian passerines.
Site description Site located in the left margin of final branch of the River Quarteira. It is integrated in undertaking of Vilamoura and essencially composed of agriculture-land, cultivations and wetland.In the south and west, the area is limited for agriculture-land and pine-forest; in the north is limited for golf course and in the east for urbanizations.
Populations of IBA trigger species
| Species | Season | Period | Population estimate | Quality of estimate | IBA Criteria | IUCN Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ferruginous Duck Aythya nyroca | winter | 2002 | 2-3 individuals | good | C6 | Near Threatened |
| Little Bittern Ixobrychus minutus | breeding | 2002 | common [units unknown] | - | C6 | Least Concern |
| Purple Heron Ardea purpurea | breeding | 2002 | 5 breeding pairs | good | C6 | Least Concern |
| Western Marsh-harrier Circus aeruginosus | winter | 2002 | 10-15 individuals | medium | C6 | Least Concern |
| Purple Swamphen Porphyrio porphyrio | resident | 2002 | 7-12 breeding pairs | good | C6 | Least Concern |
Habitats
| IUCN habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Wetlands (inland) | Rivers and streams; Water fringe vegetation | - |
| Artificial landscapes (terrestrial) | Arable land; Other urban and industrial areas; Perennial crops, orchards and groves | - |
Land use
| Land-use | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|
| agriculture | - |
| tourism/recreation | - |
| nature conservation and research | - |
| urban/industrial/transport | - |
Management considerations There is an enviromental Park that causes reduction of the disturbances like illegal hunting, deposition of waste material and non-regulated acess.But there are some disturbances in the surrounding area.A center for study to nature and two lagoons were maked in the management of the park.
Protection status National:NoneInternational:None
References NOA(1995)Pinto (2000)Trindade (2000)
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Recommended citation BirdLife International (2013) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Vilamoura. Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 24/05/2013
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