Data Zone
Country/territory: Türkiye
IBA criteria met: A1, A4i, B1i, B2 (2004)
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Area: 389 hectares (3.89 km2)
| IBA conservation status | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Year of assessment (most recent) | State (condition) | Pressure (threat) | Response (action) |
| 2016 | moderate | medium | medium |
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Site description (2000 baseline)
A stream- and spring-fed freshwater lake (max. depth 13 m) situated on the high Kars-Akyaka plateau, in the centre of an open, undulating landscape. Emergent vegetation is sparse, although Phragmites does occur in more sheltered bays. Human activities include cereal production and stock-grazing. The Kar-Akyaka road bisects the north end of the lake.
Key biodiversity
The area is important for breeding waterbirds.
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Kuyucuk Lake (Türkiye). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/kuyucuk-lake-iba-türkiye on 23/12/2024.