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Site description (2000 baseline):
Site location and context
An extensive mountainous area situated in the eastern Taurus range. The western part of the IBA is barren and rocky; the eastern part is covered with forests comprising
Pinus,
Abies,
Cedrus and
Juniperus. Alpine pasture and exposed stony fell occurs at higher altitudes.
The site is important for breeding raptors and other upland species.
Pressure/threats to key biodiversity
No serious threats are known at the site.
National High
International None54,514 ha of IBA covered by National Park (Aladaðlar, 54,514 ha). Two Permanent Wildlife Reserves (totalling 66,854 ha) largely overlap with the IBA.
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Aladağlar (Türkiye). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/aladağlar-iba-türkiye on 23/12/2024.
