Data Zone
Country/territory: Türkiye
IBA criteria met: A1, A4i, B1i, B2 (2004)
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Area: 4,387 hectares (43.87 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)
A shallow, spring-fed saline lake separated from Lake Van (site 096) by an alluvial ridge. There is no outlet and up to 50% of the lake dries out during summer. Some marshland is present at the fringes where freshwater occurs. Low hills and non-irrigated arable land surround the lake. Limited stock-grazing occurs along the shoreline.
Key biodiversity
The area is important for breeding waterbirds.
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Sodalıgöl (Arın Lake) (Türkiye). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/sodalıgöl-(arın-lake)-iba-türkiye on 23/12/2024.