Data Zone
Country/territory: Türkiye
IBA criteria met: A1, A4i, A4iii, B1i (2004)
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Area: 68,880 hectares (688.80 km2)
| IBA conservation status | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Year of assessment (most recent) | State (condition) | Pressure (threat) | Response (action) |
| 2016 | good | medium | low |
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Site description (2000 baseline)
A large reservoir (max. depth 70 m) on the Kýzýlýrmak river, north-east of Tuz lake (site 072). Up to 7,000 ha of mudflats appear during periods of low water-levels. The area is surrounded by arable land. The dam provides hydroelectric power and serves flood-control purposes.
Key biodiversity
The site is very important for wintering waterbirds, with counts of up to 134,000 birds recorded in recent years. Terns (Sterninae) breed in small numbers on the islands.
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Hirfanlı Reservoir (Türkiye). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/hirfanlı-reservoir-iba-türkiye on 22/12/2024.