Data Zone
Country/territory: Türkiye
IBA criteria met: A1, B1i (2004)
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Area: 4,224 hectares (42.24 km2)
| IBA conservation status | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Year of assessment (most recent) | State (condition) | Pressure (threat) | Response (action) |
| 2006 | not assessed | low | low |
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Site description (2000 baseline)
A shallow freshwater lake fed mainly by surface run-off, and surrounded by grassy plains and arable land. When the water-level drops, the entire lake is gradually colonized by temporary vegetation˜in late summer it is practically dry. Human activities include cattle-grazing.
Key biodiversity
The area is also important for wintering waterbirds. No information is available on the ornithological importance of the lake prior to drainage.
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Samsam Lake (Türkiye). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/samsam-lake-iba-türkiye on 23/12/2024.