Data Zone
Country/territory: Türkiye
IBA criteria met: A1, A4i, A4iii, B1i (2004)
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Area: 62,600 ha
| IBA conservation status | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Year of assessment (most recent) | State (condition) | Pressure (threat) | Response (action) |
| 2016 | favourable | medium | medium |
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Site description (2000 baseline)
A large, nutrient-poor stream- and spring-fed lake of tectonic origin (max. depth 13 m); the northern part is shallower than the southern part. The northern and eastern shores support fringing reedbeds (Phragmites) and are bordered by arable land; elsewhere hills and mountains surround the lake. Lake water is used for irrigation and to provide drinking water for nearby towns.
Key biodiversity
The IBA is important for wintering waterbirds.
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Eğirdir Lake (Türkiye). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/eğirdir-lake-iba-türkiye on 22/11/2024.