Data Zone
Country/territory: Greece
IBA Criteria met: A1, A4i, B1i, B2, C1, C2, C6 (2000)
For more information about IBA criteria please click here
Area: 5,390 ha
Site description
Two eutrophic lakes at the foot of Mount Verno. They are surrounded by extensive reedbeds (Phragmites). Beyond the lakes is a mosaic of woodland, pastures and arable fields.
Key biodiversity
This is an important site for species that breed in reedbeds. Species of global conservation concern that do not meet IBA criteria: Haliaeetus albicilla (non-breeding), Gallinago media (passage).
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2023) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Lakes Cheimaditis and Zazari. Downloaded from
http://www.birdlife.org on 27/01/2023.
