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Hellenic Ornithological Society, photo: Christos Toskos
GR026 Area of Anthofito
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Criteria: A1, B2, C1, C6
Coordinates: 40o 52' N 22o 43' E (Map)
Altitude: 40-70 m
Area: 1200 ha

Site Description
A village 8km west of Lake Pikrolimni. It is surrounded by cereal farming.

Habitats: Artificial landscapes (100%, Arable land; Other urban and industrial areas)

Land use: agriculture (95%), urban/industrial/transport (5%)

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Protection status
National None International None



Birds
The site is important for species associated with arable agriculture.

Species Season Year Min Max Acc Criteria
Falco naumanni Lesser Kestrel breeding 1996 80 - good A1, B2, C1, C6
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Conservation issues
The main threats include intensification of agriculture, disturbance and the demolition of the old buildings in which there is a colony of Falco naumanni (`Other' threats) .

Threats: agricultural intensification/expansion (high), disturbance to birds (unknown), other (medium)
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Source: Important Areas for the Birds of Greece
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