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close| Location | Greece, East Macedonia and Thrace |
| Central coordinates | 25o 7.00' East 41o 10.00' North |
| IBA criteria | A1, B2, B3, C1, C6 |
| Area | 16,000 ha |
| Altitude | 20 - 800m |
| Year of IBA assessment | 2000 |
Ornithological information This is a very important area for breeding and passage raptors. Species of global conservation concern that do not meet IBA criteria: Haliaeetus albicilla (resident), Aegypius monachus (passage), Aquila heliaca (passage).
Site description A deep river valley surrounded by hills with deciduous forest, scrub and grassland. The main human activity is livestock-farming.
Populations of IBA trigger species
| Species | Season | Period | Population estimate | Quality of estimate | IBA Criteria | IUCN Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pygmy Cormorant Phalacrocorax pygmeus | winter | - | 20-40 individuals | medium | A1, C1 | Least Concern |
| Syrian Woodpecker Dendrocopos syriacus | resident | 1996 | common [units unknown] | - | B3, C6 | Least Concern |
| Semi-collared Flycatcher Ficedula semitorquata | breeding | 1990 | rare [units unknown] | - | B2, C6 | Near Threatened |
| Ortolan Bunting Emberiza hortulana | breeding | 1995 | common [units unknown] | - | B2, C6 | Least Concern |
Protected areas
| Protected area | Designation | Area (ha) | Relationship with IBA | Overlap with IBA (ha) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KOILADA KOMPSATOU - GR1130012 | Birds Directive | 16,601 | protected area contains site | 16,000 | |
| LIMNES KAI LIMNOTHALASSES TIS THRAKIS - EVRYTERI PERIOCHI KAI PARAKTIA ZONI - GR1130009 | Habitats Directive | 29,456 | protected area is adjacent to site | 0 | |
| POTAMOS KOMPSATOS (NEA KOITI) - GR1130007 | Habitats Directive | 424 | protected area contained by site | 424 |
Habitats
| IUCN habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | Broadleaved deciduous woodland | 75% |
| Shrubland | Sclerophyllous scrub, garrigue and maquis | 10% |
| Grassland | Dry siliceous grassland | 10% |
| Artificial landscapes (terrestrial) | Arable land | 5% |
Land use
| Land-use | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|
| agriculture | 50% |
| forestry | 50% |
Management considerations The main threats to the site are from deforestation and intensive forest management. Long-term monitoring of raptors is carried out. Part of the area is a candidate SAC.
Protection status National None International None
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Recommended citation BirdLife International (2013) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Kompsatos valley. Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 20/06/2013
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