Data Zone
Country/territory: Türkiye
IBA criteria met: A1, A4i, B1i, B2 (2004)
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Area: 20,380 hectares (203.80 km2)
| IBA conservation status | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Year of assessment (most recent) | State (condition) | Pressure (threat) | Response (action) |
| 2016 | moderate | medium | low |
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Site description (2000 baseline)
A highly alkaline lake (max. depth 30 m) situated in a tectonic depression 20 km east of Lake Van (site 096). It has steep rocky shores on the northern and western sides; in the east and south the shores are shallow with mudflats. The Memedik river enters the lake in the east, forming a small delta with reedbeds (Phragmites) and wet meadows. Human activities include stock-grazing.
Key biodiversity
This site is important for breeding and passage waterbirds.
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Erçek Lake (Türkiye). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/erçek-lake-iba-türkiye on 22/12/2024.