Data Zone
The site was identified as important in 1994 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greylag Goose Anser anser | LC | winter | 1987-1992 | 1,995 individuals | B1i |
| Marbled Duck Marmaronetta angustirostris | NT | winter | 1973 | 60 individuals | A1 |
| Gadwall Mareca strepera | LC | winter | 1987-1992 | 1,755 individuals | A4i, B1i |
| Black-winged Stilt Himantopus himantopus | LC | winter | 1970-1977 | 140 individuals | B1i |
| Black-tailed Godwit Limosa limosa | NT | passage | 1977 | 250 individuals | B1i |
| A4iii Species group - waterbirds | n/a | winter | 1987-1992 | min 20,000 individuals | A4iii |
1. The current IUCN Red List category. The category at the time of the IBA criteria assessment (1994) may differ.
| Habitat1 | Habitat detail | % of IBA |
|---|---|---|
| Artificial/Terrestrial | major (>10) | |
| Wetlands (inland) | major (>10) | |
| Desert | minor (<10) |
| Land use | % of IBA |
|---|---|
| agriculture | major (>10) |
| rangeland/pastureland | minor (<10) |
| military | - |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Susangerd marshes (Iran, Islamic Republic of). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/susangerd-marshes-iba-iran-islamic-republic-of on 23/11/2024.