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close| Location | Portugal, Azores |
| Central coordinates | 28o 3.00' West 39o 2.00' North |
| IBA criteria | A4i, A4ii, B1i, B1ii, B2, C2, C6 |
| Area | 95 ha |
| Altitude | 0 - 250m |
| Year of IBA assessment | 2002 |
Ornithological information Important for breeding seabirds, especially for the Roseate Tern.
Site description Coastal IBA of dificult access, of seacliffs covered by macaronesean woodland and gravel beaches.
Populations of IBA trigger species
| Species | Season | Period | Population estimate | Quality of estimate | IBA Criteria | IUCN Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cory's Shearwater Calonectris diomedea | breeding | 2001 | 7,881 breeding pairs | medium | A4ii, B1ii, B2, C2 | Least Concern |
| Roseate Tern Sterna dougallii | breeding | 2000 | 113 breeding pairs | good | A4i, B1i, B2, C2 | Least Concern |
| Common Tern Sterna hirundo | breeding | 2000 | 300 breeding pairs | medium | B2, C2, C6 | Least Concern |
Protected areas
| Protected area | Designation | Area (ha) | Relationship with IBA | Overlap with IBA (ha) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ponta Branca - Ilha Graciosa - PTGRA0016 | Habitats Directive | 75 | protected area overlaps with site | 50 |
Habitats
| IUCN habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Shrubland | - | |
| Coastline | Rock stacks and islets; Sea cliffs and rocky shores | - |
| Introduced/exotic vegetation | - |
Land use
| Land-use | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|
| agriculture | - |
| tourism/recreation | - |
| not utilised | - |
Management considerations Feral terrestrial mammals (dogs, cats, rats and weasels) affect most of the seabirds, especially those who nest in holes and burrows. Invasive plant species like the cane reduces the available nesting habitat for seabirds. Seabird colonies are disturbed by illegal recreation activities.
Protection status National noneInternational SCI Ponta Branca
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Recommended citation BirdLife International (2013) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Serra Branca. Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 20/05/2013
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