Data Zone
Country/territory: Israel
IBA criteria met: A1, A4i, A4iv, B1i, B1iv, B2, B3 (1994)
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Area: 7,000 hectares (70.00 km2)
| IBA conservation status | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Year of assessment (most recent) | State (condition) | Pressure (threat) | Response (action) |
| 2013 | not assessed | high | very low |
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Site description (1994 baseline)
The Jordan valley from Lake Kinneret to Tirat Zvi, west of the Jordan river. The highest point of the site is 209 m below sea-level. Most of the area is cultivated fields, date-palm plantations and fish-ponds. Fish-ponds are mainly located near Kefar Ruppin (c.3 km north-east of Tirat Zvi), Afikim and Bet Zera.
Key biodiversity
Kefar Ruppin is an important breeding site for herons and egrets. Other notable wintering species include Circus aeruginosus (10-13) and during migration this species is also common (daily max. 75).
Non-bird biodiversity: Mammals: Caracal caracal (rare).
Acknowledgements
Data-sheet compiled by S. Blitzblau, reviewed by R. Frumkin.
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Northern lower Jordan valley (Israel). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/northern-lower-jordan-valley-iba-israel on 25/12/2024.