Data Zone
Country/territory: United Arab Emirates
IBA criteria met: A1, B1b, B2a, B3a (2017)
For more information about IBA criteria, please click here
Area: 1,607 hectares (16.07 km2)
| IBA conservation status | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Year of assessment (most recent) | State (condition) | Pressure (threat) | Response (action) |
| 2017 | good | medium | medium |
| For more information about IBA monitoring, please click here | |||
Site summary
The Alqurm Wa Lehhaffaiiah Protected Area is located on the east coast of the Sharjah Emirate within the United Arab Emirates. It adjoins the border with Oman and the town of Kalba.
Acknowledgements
Data-sheet compiled by: Brendan Whittington-Jones, John Pereira and Fatima Ahmed Hassan (EPAA).
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Alqurm Wa Lehfeiyah (Khor Kalba) (United Arab Emirates). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/alqurm-wa-lehfeiyah-(khor-kalba)-iba-united-arab-emirates on 23/12/2024.