Data Zone
The site was identified as important in 2002 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marbled Duck Marmaronetta angustirostris | NT | breeding | 1995 | 5-10 breeding pairs | A1, B2 |
| Ferruginous Duck Aythya nyroca | NT | breeding | 1995 | 20-30 breeding pairs | A1, B2 |
| White Stork Ciconia ciconia | LC | breeding | 1995 | 200-300 breeding pairs | B2 |
| Squacco Heron Ardeola ralloides | LC | breeding | 1995 | 100-300 individuals | B2 |
| Pygmy Cormorant Microcarbo pygmaeus | LC | breeding | 1995 | 20-30 breeding pairs | A1, B2 |
| A4iv Species group - soaring birds/cranes | n/a | passage | 1995 | 2,000-4,000 individuals | B1iv |
1. The current IUCN Red List category. The category at the time of the IBA criteria assessment (2002) may differ.
| Year | Protected Area | Designation | % overlap with IBA |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Ararat Vordan Karmir | Sanctuary | <1 |
| Habitat1 | Habitat detail | % of IBA |
|---|---|---|
| Wetlands (inland) | major (>10) | |
| Artificial/Terrestrial | minor (<10) | |
| Desert | minor (<10) |
| Land use | % of IBA |
|---|---|
| agriculture | major (>10) |
| hunting | major (>10) |
| urban/industrial/transport | major (>10) |
| fisheries/aquaculture | minor (<10) |
| military | minor (<10) |
| water management | minor (<10) |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Metsamor (Armenia). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/metsamor-iba-armenia on 23/11/2024.