Data Zone
Country/territory: Jordan
IBA criteria met: A1, B2, B3 (2000)
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Area: 21,000 ha
| IBA conservation status | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Year of assessment (most recent) | State (condition) | Pressure (threat) | Response (action) |
| 2013 | not assessed | medium | low |
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Site description (1994 baseline)
Hill country in the Jerash-Ajlun mountains between 500 and 900 m with some steep slopes, dominated by a dense Mediterranean woodland of evergreen Quercus and Pistacia, with an understorey of Arbutus, Juniperus, Crataegus, Prunus, Rhamnus and Ceratonia. The reserve is part of the largest remaining tract of undisturbed oak woodland in the country, and is closely surrounded by villages and farmland; there are scattered patches of cultivation in the area (grapes, olives, wheat, barley).
Key biodiversity
See box for key species. A representative assemblage of woodland species characteristic of the hills of the Mediterranean north-west. Other breeding species include Dendrocopos syriacus and Parus caeruleus (probably; one record of 8+, November).
Non-bird biodiversity: Mammals: re-introduction of Capreolus capreolus is ongoing, and is planned for Dama mesopotamica (E). Flora: re-introduction of Iris nigricans (rare) is planned.
Acknowledgements
Information compiled by J. al-Joundi & A. Budieri.
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Ajloun (Jordan). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/ajloun-iba-jordan on 23/11/2024.