Data Zone
Country/territory: Türkiye
IBA criteria met: A1, A4i, B1i, B2, B3 (2004)
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Area: 33,310 hectares (333.10 km2)
| IBA conservation status | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Year of assessment (most recent) | State (condition) | Pressure (threat) | Response (action) |
| 2016 | very poor | very high | very low |
| For more information about IBA monitoring, please click here | |||
Site description (2000 baseline)
The valley and flood-plains of the Murat river, which here is fast-flowing with islands and gravel spits. One island complex lies to the north of the town of Bulanýk, whilst another large vegetated island is situated to the west. To the north, the plain is bordered by hills; to the south of the river are large tracts of arable land and hay-meadows. Cattle graze on the flood-plain.
Key biodiversity
The site is important for breeding waterbirds and raptors. Otis tarda occurs regularly in significant numbers and is thought to breed in the surrounding area. The IBA is the best-known Turkish locality for Anthropoides virgo˜several pairs breed (max. 21 individuals).
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Bulanık and Malazgirt Plains (Türkiye). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/bulanık-and-malazgirt-plains-iba-türkiye on 26/12/2024.