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Site description (2001 baseline):
Site location and context
Sebkhet Nouaïel is a small salty depression situated 15 km west of the town of Douz, near the date-palm plantations of Nouaïel. This temporary wetland is fed by run-off from the oasis, and is surrounded by halophytic vegetation (
Arthrocnemum indicum,
Hordeum sp.). It dries out completely in the summer months.
See Box for key species. See under Ghidma (site TN042) for the ornithological importance of the small oasis wetlands near Douz. Nouaïel is also a wintering site for
Phoenicopterus ruber,
Tadorna tadorna and
T. ferruginea. In addition, six species characteristic of the Sahara–Sindian biome have been recorded (see Table 2).
Non-bird biodiversity: Among mammals, both Gazella dorcas (VU) and G. leptoceros (EN) have been recorded.
Pressure/threats to key biodiversity
Human disturbance and hunting are the major threats.
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Sebkhet Nouaïel (Tunisia). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/sebkhet-nouaïel-iba-tunisia on 23/12/2024.
