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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greylag Goose Anser anser | LC | winter | 1987-1992 | 3,500 individuals | A4i, B1i |
| Ruddy Shelduck Tadorna ferruginea | LC | winter | 1977-1992 | 175-750 individuals | A4i, B1i |
| Common Pochard Aythya ferina | VU | winter | 1987-1992 | 9,360 individuals | A4i, B1i |
| Tufted Duck Aythya fuligula | LC | winter | 1987-1992 | 6,400 individuals | A4i, B1i |
| Northern Shoveler Spatula clypeata | LC | winter | 1977-1992 | 250-5,860 individuals | A4i, B1i |
| Gadwall Mareca strepera | LC | winter | 1977-1992 | 230-4,150 individuals | A4i, B1i |
| Northern Pintail Anas acuta | LC | winter | 1977-1992 | 2,425-12,100 individuals | A4i, B1i |
| Little Grebe Tachybaptus ruficollis | LC | winter | 1987-1992 | 974-3,500 individuals | A4i, B1i |
| Eurasian Coot Fulica atra | LC | winter | 1987-1992 | 86,550 individuals | A4i, B1i |
| Common Crane Grus grus | LC | winter | 1977-1992 | 390-400 individuals | A4i, B1i |
| Grey Heron Ardea cinerea | LC | winter | 1987-1992 | 260 individuals | B1i |
| Great White Egret Ardea alba | LC | winter | 1987-1992 | 330 individuals | B1i |
| Little Egret Egretta garzetta | LC | winter | 1987-1992 | 400 individuals | B1i |
| Pied Avocet Recurvirostra avosetta | LC | winter | 1987-1992 | 400 individuals | A4i, B1i |
| Northern Lapwing Vanellus vanellus | NT | winter | 1987-1992 | 3,000 individuals | A4i, B1i |
| A4iii Species group - waterbirds | n/a | winter | 1987-1992 | 100,000-499,999 individuals | A4iii |
1. The current IUCN Red List category. The category at the time of the IBA criteria assessment (1994) may differ.
| Habitat1 | Habitat detail | % of IBA |
|---|---|---|
| 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 22/11/2024.