Data Zone
The site was identified as important in 2000 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ferruginous Duck Aythya nyroca | NT | passage | 1996 | 40 individuals | A1, C1 |
| Common Teal Anas crecca | LC | winter | 1996 | 11,000 individuals | B1i, C3 |
| Great White Egret Ardea alba | LC | winter | 1996 | 220 individuals | A4i, B1i, C2 |
| Lesser Kestrel Falco naumanni | LC | non-breeding | 1996 | abundant | A1, C1 |
1. The current IUCN Red List category. The category at the time of the IBA criteria assessment (2000) may differ.
| Year | Protected Area | Designation | % overlap with IBA |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | Karla – Mavrovouni – Kefalovryso Velestinou – Neochori | Site of Community Importance (Habitats Directive) | 46 |
| 2010 | Periochi Tamieftiron Proin Limnis Karlas | Special Protection Area (Birds Directive) | 100 |
| Habitat1 | Habitat detail | % of IBA |
|---|---|---|
| Wetlands (inland) | Standing freshwater, Water fringe vegetation | 100 |
| Land use | % of IBA |
|---|---|
| fisheries/aquaculture | 50 |
| tourism/recreation | - |
| water management | - |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Reservoirs of former lake Karla (Greece). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/reservoirs-of-former-lake-karla-iba-greece on 23/11/2024.