Data Zone
Country/territory: Türkiye
Subnational region(s): Afyon; Denizli
IBA Justification: B2 (2004)
Area: 52,230 hectares (522.30 km2)
BirdLife Partner(s): Doga Dernegi
| Conservation status of the Important Bird Area (IBA) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Year of assessment (most recent) | State (condition) | Pressure (threat) | Response (action) |
| 2016 | very unfavourable | high | low |
Site description (2000 baseline)
A high mountain adjoining Iþýklý lake (IBA 020). A gorge bisects it in a north-south direction, with high cliffs on either side and steep forested valleys to the north. The flatter ground above the valleys supports coniferous forest. Forestry activities take place in accessible areas.
Key biodiversity
Important for breeding raptors; Pyrrhocorax pyrrhocorax also breeds (50 pairs). Breeding species of global conservation concern that do not meet IBA criteria: Haliaeetus albicilla (1 pair).
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2025) Important Bird Area factsheet: Akdağ - Çivril (Türkiye). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/akdağ--çivril-iba-türkiye on 05/01/2025.