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close| Location | Yemen, 'Adan |
| Central coordinates | 54o 5.75' East 12o 35.50' North |
| IBA criteria | A2, B3 |
| Area | 300 ha |
| Altitude | 700 - 850m |
| Year of IBA assessment | 2001 |
Ornithological information See table for key species. There are also large populations of Zosterops abyssinicus socotrana and Emberiza tahapisi insularis.
Site description Rocky granite slopes (to 850 m) in northern Socotra.
Populations of IBA trigger species
| Species | Season | Period | Population estimate | Quality of estimate | IBA Criteria | IUCN Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forbes-Watson's Swift Apus berliozi | resident | 1993 | present [units unknown] | - | B3 | Least Concern |
| Socotra Warbler Incana incana | resident | 1993 | present [units unknown] | - | A2, B3 | Least Concern |
| Socotra Sunbird Nectarinia balfouri | resident | 1993 | common [units unknown] | - | A2, B3 | Least Concern |
Habitats
| IUCN habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Grassland | major | |
| Shrubland | major |
Land use
| Land-use | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|
| rangeland/pastureland | major |
| other | minor |
| Notes: wood collection | |
Other biodiversity Reptiles: Pristurus insignis, P. sokotranus, Hemidactylus homoelepis (all endemics).
Management considerations Traditional land management is not threatened, as the resident communities' tribal authority is respected. In general, where motorable tracks provide access, wood-gathering occurs more systematically than elsewhere, but follows traditional practices.
Conservation response On Socotra, traditional controls on timber utilization are still adhered to by the tribespeople throughout the island. Only dead timber may be removed and replanting is practised where appropriate. Range enclosures and controlled grazing systems are used in the Hajhir mountains. Wild fruit trees are protected.
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Recommended citation BirdLife International (2013) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Jabal Jef, Socotra. Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 22/05/2013
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