Data Zone
Country/territory: Türkiye
IBA criteria met: A1, A4i, A4iii, A4iv, B1i, B1iv, B2 (2004)
For more information about IBA criteria, please click here
Area: 31,700 hectares (317.00 km2)
| IBA conservation status | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Year of assessment (most recent) | State (condition) | Pressure (threat) | Response (action) |
| 2016 | moderate | medium | low |
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Site description (2000 baseline)
This IBA includes a reservoir (max. depth 79 m), temporary wetlands at its inflows and cliff-faces to the north. It lies between Hamam Daðý (site 046) to the south and the Kapýkýrý mountains to the north. The reservoir is fed by three rivers and is used to produce hydroelectric power. Populus and Salix plantations border the seasonal wetlands.
Key biodiversity
This site is important for tree- and cliff-nesting waterbirds and raptors. Large numbers of Ciconia ciconia roost here on migration. Species of global conservation concern that do not meet IBA criteria: Haliaeetus albicilla (frequently observed, thought to breed in the surrounds).
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Sarıyar Reservoir (Türkiye). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/sarıyar-reservoir-iba-türkiye on 22/12/2024.