Illa de s'Espartar facts for kids
 Illa de s'Espartar
Location in Balearic Islands
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| Geography | |
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| Location | Balearic Sea |
| Coordinates | 38°57′31″N 1°11′45″E / 38.95874°N 1.19581°E |
| Archipelago | Balearic Archipelago |
| Area | 5.40 km2 (2.08 sq mi) |
| Administration | |
| Autonomous Community | Balearic Islands |
| Province | Ibiza |
| Municipality | Sant Josep de sa Talaia |
| Demographics | |
| Population | 0 |
Illa de s'Espartar is a small island off the northwest coast of Ibiza, a larger island belonging to Spain. It's part of the Balearic Archipelago. This island is not inhabited by people. It is located about 8.4 kilometres (5.2 mi) west of the town of Sant Antoni de Portmany. Illa de s'Espartar is part of the Sant Josep de sa Talaia area.
Nature on Illa de s'Espartar
Illa de s'Espartar is a very rocky and dry island. Even so, it is home to many different kinds of plants and animals. Scientists have found 131 species here.
Plants of the Island
The island has some very special plants. One of them is a rare flowering plant called alfalfa arborea. This plant is part of the pea family. It is on the "red list" of species that are in danger of disappearing. Other plants that grow well here include rosemary, thyme, and rue. These are all types of shrubs and herbs.
Animals of the Island
Illa de s'Espartar is home to many animals. You can find a lot of rabbits living here. There is also a special kind of Ibizan wall lizard that lives only on this island.
The island is also an important place for birds. It has a large group of the endangered bird of prey called Eleonora's falcon. This bird is known for hunting other birds. You can also see red-billed gulls and cormorants. Illa de s'Espartar has the biggest group of European storm petrels (Hydrobates pelagicus) in the western Mediterranean Sea. These are small seabirds. Besides birds, the island is also home to unique kinds of beetles and snails.
See also
In Spanish: Illa de s'Espartar para niños
