Data Zone
Country/territory: Türkiye
IBA criteria met: A1, B2 (2004)
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Area: 37,930 ha
| IBA conservation status | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Year of assessment (most recent) | State (condition) | Pressure (threat) | Response (action) |
| 2016 | near favourable | medium | medium |
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Site description (2000 baseline)
A tectonic freshwater lake with a max. depth of 80 m. Small deltas supporting extensive reedbeds (Phragmites) have formed where streams enter the lake; a levee has been constructed to prevent flooding. Arable land, olive groves and Populus plantations surround the lake. Water is abstracted for industrial and irrigation purposes. The town of Ýznik attracts many tourists.
Key biodiversity
The site is important for breeding waterbirds.
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: İznik Lake (Türkiye). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/iznik-lake-iba-türkiye on 23/11/2024.