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close| Location | Portugal, Azores |
| Central coordinates | 25o 47.00' West 37o 47.00' North |
| IBA criteria | A4ii, B1ii, B2, C2 |
| Area | 63 ha |
| Altitude | 0 - 250m |
| Year of IBA assessment | 2002 |
Ornithological information Important area for breeding Cory's Shearwaters.
Site description A IBA estende-se ao longo da costa, desde o Miradouro das Feteiras até à vigia das Feteiras, por uma faixa desde a beira-mar até ao rebordo da falésia.
Populations of IBA trigger species
| Species | Season | Period | Population estimate | Quality of estimate | IBA Criteria | IUCN Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cory's Shearwater Calonectris diomedea | breeding | 2001 | 3,822 breeding pairs | medium | A4ii, B1ii, B2, C2 | Least Concern |
Habitats
| IUCN habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Coastline | Rock stacks and islets; Sea cliffs and rocky shores | - |
| Introduced/exotic vegetation | - |
Land use
| Land-use | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|
| agriculture | - |
| tourism/recreation | - |
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.
Protection status National:NoneInternational:None
References Del Nevo et al.(1990)Monteiro & Groz(1999)Monteiro et al.(1998,1999,inedit)Pereira et al.(2000)Rodrigues & Nunes (2002)
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Recommended citation BirdLife International (2013) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Feteiras. Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 18/06/2013
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