Data Zone
The site was identified as important in 1994 because it was regularly supporting significant populations of the species listed below, meeting ('triggering') IBA criteria.
Populations meeting IBA criteria ('trigger species') at the site:| Species | Red List1 | Season | Year(s) | Size | IBA criteria |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Flamingo Phoenicopterus roseus | LC | breeding | 1970-1975 | 10,400-12,000 individuals | A4i |
| Afghan Snowfinch Pyrgilauda theresae | LC | resident | 1975 | 3 breeding pairs | A2, A3 |
| A4iii Species group - waterbirds | n/a | breeding | 1970-1975 | min 20,000 individuals | A4iii |
1. The current IUCN Red List category. The category at the time of the IBA criteria assessment (1994) may differ.
| Year | Protected Area | Designation | % overlap with IBA |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Dasht-e-Nawar | Flamingo and Water Fowl Sanctuaries | 11 |
| Habitat1 | Habitat detail | % of IBA |
|---|---|---|
| Wetlands (inland) | 5 | |
| Desert | major (>10) | |
| Grassland | major (>10) |
| Land use | % of IBA |
|---|---|
| nature conservation and research | 11 |
| rangeland/pastureland | major (>10) |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Dashte Nawar (Afghanistan). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/dashte-nawar-iba-afghanistan on 23/11/2024.