Data Zone
The site was identified as internationally important for bird conservation in 1999 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 List | Season (year/s of estimate) | Size | IBA criteria |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Griffon Vulture Gyps fulvus | LC | resident (1998) | present | B2 |
| Dead Sea Sparrow Passer moabiticus | LC | non-breeding (1991) | 2,000 birds | B3 |
| Cinereous Bunting Emberiza cineracea | NT | passage (1991) | 1–4 birds | B2 |
| A4iv Species group - soaring birds/cranes | n/a | passage (1991) | min 20,000 birds | A4iv, B1iv |
| Habitat | % of IBA | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Artificial/Terrestrial | major (>10) | Arable land; Rural gardens |
| Desert | major (>10) | |
| Wetlands (inland) | major (>10) | Freshwater springs & oases |
| Land use | % of IBA |
|---|---|
| rangeland/pastureland | major (>10) |
| agriculture | major (>10) |
| tourism/recreation | major (>10) |
| nature conservation and research | major (>10) |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Ein Al-Fashkha (Palestine). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/ein-al-fashkha-iba-palestine on 23/12/2024.