Data Zone
Country/territory: Cyprus
IBA Criteria met: B2, C6 (2012)
For more information about IBA criteria please click here
Area: 353 ha
| Most recent IBA monitoring assessment | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Year of assessment | Threat score (pressure) | Condition score (state) | Action score (response) |
| 2016 | very high | not assessed | negligible |
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Site summary
Paralimni Lake is a natural, seasonal shallow wetland in the Famagusta district that retains significant bird interest although it is highly disturbed. It is a notable migration site for both waterbirds and other species and an important breeding site for waders notably the Spur-winged Lapwing, Kentish Plover and Black-winged Stilt.
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2021) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Paralimni Lake. Downloaded from
http://www.birdlife.org on 01/12/2021.
