Data Zone
Country/territory: Lebanon
IBA criteria met: A1, A2, A4iv (2008)
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Area: 600 ha
| IBA conservation status | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Year of assessment (most recent) | State (condition) | Pressure (threat) | Response (action) |
| 2007 | favourable | medium | high |
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Site summary
This IBA is located in the north of the Mount Lebanon range. A very high breeding density of Syrian Serins was reported here in 2001-2002. At least 15 species of soaring bird were seen migrating over the site in 2005. The reserve is part of the largest remaining Cedar forest in Lebanon, and supports a wide range of mammals and 71 species of birds.
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Tannourine Nature Reserve (Lebanon). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/tannourine-nature-reserve-iba-lebanon on 23/11/2024.