Data Zone
Country/territory: Türkiye
IBA criteria met: B2 (2004)
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Area: 127,900 ha
| IBA conservation status | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Year of assessment (most recent) | State (condition) | Pressure (threat) | Response (action) |
| 2016 | near favourable | low | negligible |
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Site description (2000 baseline)
An extensive mountain range comprising a high, barren, east-west running ridge. All slopes are extensively forested below 2,000 m with Pinus and Quercus. Large areas have been clear-felled and reforested˜these are intensively managed and bisected by numerous tracks. Grazing pasture is found at higher altitudes; a holiday village is located around hot springs on the northern slopes.
Key biodiversity
This is an important site for breeding raptors.
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Murat Mountain (Türkiye). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/murat-mountain-iba-türkiye on 24/11/2024.