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close| Location | Spain, Islas Canarias |
| Central coordinates | 13o 30.00' West 29o 11.00' North |
| IBA criteria | B2, C2, C6 |
| Area | 1,350 ha |
| Altitude | 0 - 600m |
| Year of IBA assessment | 2000 |
Ornithological information The site is important for breeding seabirds and raptors.
Site description High sea cliffs on Lanzarote with accumulations of landslide and erosion debris at the base of many sectors. The cliffs support drought-resistant vegetation. Human activities include fishing and tourism, and there is a designated military zone.
Populations of IBA trigger species
| Species | Season | Period | Population estimate | Quality of estimate | IBA Criteria | IUCN Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barbary Partridge Alectoris barbara | resident | 1996 | abundant [units unknown] | - | B2, C6 | Least Concern |
| Cory's Shearwater Calonectris diomedea | breeding | 1994 | 300 breeding pairs | poor | B2, C2 | Least Concern |
| Madeiran Storm-petrel Oceanodroma castro | breeding | 1996 | 3 breeding pairs | poor | B2 | Least Concern |
| Eleonora's Falcon Falco eleonorae | breeding | 1987 | 10 breeding pairs | poor | B2, C6 | Least Concern |
| Osprey Pandion haliaetus | resident | 1992 | 2 breeding pairs | good | C6 | Least Concern |
| Egyptian Vulture Neophron percnopterus | breeding | 1994 | 1-2 breeding pairs | medium | B2, C6 | Endangered |
Protected areas
| Protected area | Designation | Area (ha) | Relationship with IBA | Overlap with IBA (ha) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Archipiélago Chinijo | Nature Park | 9,112 | protected area contains site | 1,350 |
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| Archipiélago Chinijo - ES7010045 | Habitats Directive | 8,865 | protected area overlaps with site | 1,072 | |
| Islotes del norte de Lanzarote y Famara - ES0000040 | Birds Directive | 17,864 | protected area overlaps with site | 1,072 | |
| La Corona - ES7010047 | Habitats Directive | 2,602 | protected area is adjacent to site | 0 |
Habitats
| IUCN habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Desert | Semidesert | - |
| Coastline | Salt marshes; Sand dunes & beaches; Sea cliffs and rocky shores | - |
Land use
| Land-use | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|
| fisheries/aquaculture | - |
| military | - |
| tourism/recreation | - |
Management considerations The main threats are posed by urbanization, electric powerlines, disturbance caused to birds such as Falco pelegrinoides by recreation and tourism, and illegal hunting. Introduced rats Rattus and feral cats Felis catus also pose problems for breeding birds. The area is a game refuge, and only rabbits Oryctolagus cuniculus can be hunted. The local government ran several marine bird conservation campaigns between 1992 and 1996.
Protection status National High International High1,350 ha of IBA covered by Natural Park (Archipiélago Chinijo, 9,112 ha). 1,350 ha of IBA covered by Special Protection Area (Islotes del Norte de Lanzarote y Riscos de Famara, 1,722 ha).
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Recommended citation BirdLife International (2013) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Famara crag. Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 25/05/2013
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