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close| Location | Cyprus, Limassol District,Paphos District |
| Central coordinates | 32o 40.00' East 34o 39.00' North |
| IBA criteria | B2, C2, C6 |
| Area | 705 ha |
| Altitude | 0 - 250m |
| Year of IBA assessment | 2004 |
Ornithological information Surveys are difficult due to the inaccessibility of the cliffs, which support the largest breeding colony of Falco eleonorae in Cyprus.
Site description These are the highest sea cliffs on Cyprus, extending for 8 km from the village of Pissouri (Cape Aspro) to the Petra tou Romiou area, and are accessible only by sea.
Populations of IBA trigger species
| Species | Season | Period | Population estimate | Quality of estimate | IBA Criteria | IUCN Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| European Shag Phalacrocorax aristotelis | resident | - | 5-10 breeding pairs | - | C6 | Least Concern |
| Eleonora's Falcon Falco eleonorae | breeding | - | 65-75 breeding pairs | - | B2, C2, C6 | Least Concern |
| Peregrine Falcon Falco peregrinus | resident | - | 2 breeding pairs | - | C6 | Least Concern |
Protected areas
| Protected area | Designation | Area (ha) | Relationship with IBA | Overlap with IBA (ha) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AKROTIRIO ASPRO - PETRA ROMIOU - CY5000005 | Birds Directive | 2,489 | protected area overlaps with site | 467 | |
| Akrotirio Aspro - Petra tou Romiou SPA | Protected Area | 2,761 | protected area overlaps with site | 705 |
Habitats
| IUCN habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Coastline | Rock stacks and islets; Sea cliffs and rocky shores; Shingle & stony beaches | 8% |
| Shrubland | Heathland; Sclerophyllous scrub, garrigue and maquis; Scrub | 36% |
| Forest | Broadleaved deciduous woodland; Native coniferous woodland | 49% |
| Artificial landscapes (terrestrial) | Arable land | 6% |
Land use
| Land-use | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|
| not utilised | 100% |
Management considerations The cliffs are inaccessible; the only threats being disturbance from boats and helicopters.
Protection status National None International None
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Recommended citation BirdLife International (2013) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Cape Aspro. Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 20/06/2013
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