Cyprus Important Bird Areas (IBA's)

Pafos Plain

A narrow coastal plain south of the Limassol to Paphos motorway and bordered by the Diarizos River to the east and the Ezousas River to the west. The site is bisected by the Xeros River and includes the mouths of the three rivers. A key area for migrating birds, with Red-footed falcon and Bee-eater notable among these. The plain is also among the most important sites on the Island for Stone curlew and an important breeding ground for Black Francolin.

Problems

Intensification of agriculture in the area could in the future cause problems for birds using the plain. The presence of the airport also poses a disturbance risk.  

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