Ilhéu dos Pássaros (Boa Vista)
Ilhéu dos Pásaros is a small uninhabited islet in the Cape Verde archipelago. It lies about 700 meters off the northeastern coast of the island of Boa Vista, near the beach Praia das Gatas. The area of the islet is 0.82 hectares (0.0032 sq mi)); with 38 ha of surrounding marine area it forms a protected area (Reserva Natural Integral Ilhéu dos Pássaros).[1][2] It is a low, flat islet, covered with sedimentary material and sand. It is connected with the main island by a chain of reefs and volcanic rocks. It is an important nesting site for white-faced storm petrel and band-rumped storm petrel.[1]
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| Geography | |
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| Location | Atlantic Ocean |
| Coordinates | 16.1965°N 22.6985°W |
| Archipelago | Cape Verde |
| Area | 0.0082 km2 (0.0032 sq mi) |
| Highest elevation | 5 m (16 ft) |
| Administration | |
| Concelhos (Municipalities) | Boa Vista |
References
- Protected areas in the island of Boa Vista - Municipality of Boa Vista, March 2013 (in Portuguese)
- Resolução nº 36/2016, Estratégia e Plano Nacional de Negócios das Áreas Protegidas
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