Data Zone
The site was identified as important in 2012 because it was regularly supporting significant populations of the species listed below, meeting ('triggering') IBA criteria.
Populations meeting IBA criteria ('trigger species'):| Species | Current IUCN Red List Category | Season | Year(s) | Population estimate at site | IBA criteria met |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black Francolin Francolinus francolinus | LC | breeding | 2005-2011 | 50-249 breeding pairs | B2 |
| Glossy Ibis Plegadis falcinellus | LC | breeding | 2005-2012 | 10-20 breeding pairs | C6 |
| Black-winged Stilt Himantopus himantopus | LC | breeding | 2005-2011 | 2-10 breeding pairs | C6 |
| Spur-winged Lapwing Vanellus spinosus | LC | breeding | 2005-2011 | 2-10 breeding pairs | B2, C6 |
The current IUCN Red List category may differ from that which was valid at the time of IBA criteria assessment (2012).
| Habitat (IUCN level 1) | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Marine Coastal/Supratidal | - | |
| Artificial/Terrestrial | Arable land, Other urban and industrial areas | - |
| Shrubland | Sclerophyllous scrub, garrigue and maquis | - |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2023) Important Bird Area factsheet: Famagusta Lakes. Downloaded from
http://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/famagusta-lakes-iba-cyprus on 28/09/2023.
