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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black Francolin Francolinus francolinus | LC | resident | 1977 | abundant | B2 |
| Greater White-fronted Goose Anser albifrons | LC | winter | 1970-1977 | 420 individuals | A4i, B1i |
| Lesser White-fronted Goose Anser erythropus | VU | winter | 1970-1977 | 190 individuals | A1, A4i, B2 |
| Marbled Duck Marmaronetta angustirostris | NT | breeding | 1977 | 10-20 breeding pairs | A1, A4i, B1i |
| Ferruginous Duck Aythya nyroca | NT | winter | 1970-1977 | 11 individuals | B1i |
| Mallard Anas platyrhynchos | LC | winter | 1970-1977 | 11,000 individuals | A4i, B1i |
| African Sacred Ibis Threskiornis aethiopicus | LC | winter | 1972-1975 | 23-41 individuals | A4i, B1i, B2 |
| Dalmatian Pelican Pelecanus crispus | NT | winter | 1970-1977 | 30-162 individuals | A1, A4i, B1i, B2 |
| African Darter Anhinga rufa | LC | winter | 1970-1977 | 3 individuals | A4i, B1i, B2 |
| White-eared Bulbul Pycnonotus leucotis | LC | resident | 1977 | abundant | A3 |
| Iraq Babbler Argya altirostris | LC | resident | 1977 | 15 individuals | A2, A3, B3 |
| Hypocolius Hypocolius ampelinus | LC | breeding | 1977 | 40 individuals | A3, B3 |
| Dead Sea Sparrow Passer moabiticus | LC | resident | 1977 | 100 individuals | A3, B3 |
| A4iii Species group - waterbirds | n/a | winter | 1970-1977 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | Dez | Protected Area | 47 |
| 1975 | Dez | Wildlife Refuge | 23 |
| Habitat1 | Habitat detail | % of IBA |
|---|---|---|
| Wetlands (inland) | 40 | |
| Artificial/Terrestrial | major (>10) | |
| Forest | minor (<10) | |
| Shrubland | minor (<10) |
| Land use | % of IBA |
|---|---|
| nature conservation and research | 80 |
| agriculture | major (>10) |
| rangeland/pastureland | minor (<10) |
| forestry | minor (<10) |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Dez river marshes and plains (Iran, Islamic Republic of). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/dez-river-marshes-and-plains-iba-iran-islamic-republic-of on 22/11/2024.