Data Zone
The site was identified as internationally important for bird conservation in 2000 because it was regularly supporting significant populations of the species listed below, meeting IBA criteria.
Populations meeting IBA criteria ('key species') at the site:| Species | Red List | Season (year/s of estimate) | Size | IBA criteria |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A4iii Species group - waterbirds | n/a | winter (1988–1989) | 10,000–20,000 individuals | A4iii |
| Habitat | % of IBA | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Shrubland | - | Scrub |
| Wetlands (inland) | - | Standing brackish and salt water; Rivers and streams; Water fringe vegetation |
| Land use | % of IBA |
|---|---|
| hunting | - |
| urban/industrial/transport | - |
| agriculture | - |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2025) Important Bird Area factsheet: Lake Boz-Koba (Azerbaijan). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/lake-boz-koba-iba-azerbaijan on 22/01/2025.