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close| Location | Spain, Islas Canarias |
| Central coordinates | 13o 49.00' West 28o 45.00' North |
| IBA criteria | A4ii, B1ii, B2, C2, C6 |
| Area | 468 ha |
| Altitude | 0 - 127m |
| Year of IBA assessment | 2000 |
Ornithological information The site is very important for seabirds, and also for raptors and some steppic species. The coastline provides feeding opportunities for migrating herons (Ardeidae), waders and gulls (Laridae).
Site description Island situated off the north coast of Fuerteventura, with lava fields and some sandy areas. Human activities include fishing and tourism.
Populations of IBA trigger species
| Species | Season | Period | Population estimate | Quality of estimate | IBA Criteria | IUCN Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cory's Shearwater Calonectris diomedea | breeding | 1987 | 1,000-2,000 breeding pairs | good | A4ii, B1ii, B2, C2, C6 | Least Concern |
| Little Shearwater Puffinus assimilis | breeding | 1987 | 20-30 breeding pairs | good | B1ii, B2, C2, C6 | Least Concern |
| European Storm-petrel Hydrobates pelagicus | breeding | 1987 | 20-30 breeding pairs | good | B1ii, B2, C2, C6 | Least Concern |
| Madeiran Storm-petrel Oceanodroma castro | breeding | 1987 | 5 breeding pairs | poor | B2, C6 | Least Concern |
| Kentish Plover Charadrius alexandrinus | resident | 1995 | 16-22 breeding pairs | good | B2 | Least Concern |
Protected areas
| Protected area | Designation | Area (ha) | Relationship with IBA | Overlap with IBA (ha) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dunas de Corralejo e Isla de Lobos - ES0000042 | Birds Directive | 3,143 | protected area contains site | 468 | |
| Isla de Lobos | Natural Park | 468 | protected area overlaps with site | 468 | |
| Islote de Lobos - ES7010031 | Habitats Directive | 453 | protected area contained by site | 453 | |
| Sebadales de Corralejo - ES7010022 | Habitats Directive | 1,947 | protected area is adjacent to site | 0 |
Habitats
| IUCN habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Shrubland | - | |
| Desert | Semidesert | 26% |
| Sea | Sea inlets and coastal features | 26% |
| Coastline | Rock stacks and islets; Sand dunes & beaches | - |
Land use
| Land-use | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|
| fisheries/aquaculture | 26% |
| tourism/recreation | 26% |
Management considerations Threats include feral cats Felis catus preying upon breeding seabirds, disturbance to birds and habitat degradation caused by the c.100 people that visit the island every day, and poaching of Calonectris diomedea. The area is a game reserve. In 1992 the local government undertook a cat cull, and a census of Chlamydotis undulata followed in 1995.
Protection status National High International High468 ha of IBA covered by Natural Park (Isla de Lobos, 468 ha). 468 ha of IBA covered by Special Protection Area (Dunas de Corralejo e Isla de Lobos, 2,482 ha).
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Recommended citation BirdLife International (2013) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Island of Lobos. Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 22/05/2013
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