Data Zone
The site was identified as internationally important for bird conservation 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 List | Season (year/s of estimate) | Size | IBA criteria |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greylag Goose Anser anser | LC | winter (1987–1992) | 3,500 birds | A4i, B1i |
| Ruddy Shelduck Tadorna ferruginea | LC | winter (1977–1992) | 175–750 birds | A4i, B1i |
| Common Pochard Aythya ferina | VU | winter (1987–1992) | 9,360 birds | A4i, B1i |
| Tufted Duck Aythya fuligula | LC | winter (1987–1992) | 6,400 birds | A4i, B1i |
| Northern Shoveler Spatula clypeata | LC | winter (1977–1992) | 250–5,860 birds | A4i, B1i |
| Gadwall Mareca strepera | LC | winter (1977–1992) | 230–4,150 birds | A4i, B1i |
| Northern Pintail Anas acuta | LC | winter (1977–1992) | 2,425–12,100 birds | A4i, B1i |
| Little Grebe Tachybaptus ruficollis | LC | winter (1987–1992) | 974–3,500 birds | A4i, B1i |
| Eurasian Coot Fulica atra | LC | winter (1987–1992) | 86,550 birds | A4i, B1i |
| Common Crane Grus grus | LC | winter (1977–1992) | 390–400 birds | A4i, B1i |
| Grey Heron Ardea cinerea | LC | winter (1987–1992) | 260 birds | B1i |
| Great White Egret Ardea alba | LC | winter (1987–1992) | 330 birds | B1i |
| Little Egret Egretta garzetta | LC | winter (1987–1992) | 400 birds | B1i |
| Pied Avocet Recurvirostra avosetta | LC | winter (1987–1992) | 400 birds | A4i, B1i |
| Northern Lapwing Vanellus vanellus | NT | winter (1987–1992) | 3,000 birds | A4i, B1i |
| A4iii Species group - waterbirds | n/a | winter (1987–1992) | 100,000-499,999 birds | A4iii |
| Habitat | % of IBA | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Wetlands (inland) | 39 | |
| Artificial/Terrestrial | major (>10) | |
| Grassland | minor (<10) |
| Land use | % of IBA |
|---|---|
| agriculture | major (>10) |
| rangeland/pastureland | major (>10) |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Izeh and Sheikho lakes (Iran, Islamic Republic of). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/izeh-and-sheikho-lakes-iba-iran-islamic-republic-of on 23/12/2024.