Data Zone
Country/territory: Türkiye
IBA criteria met: A1, B1iii, B2 (2016)
For more information about IBA criteria, please click here
Area: 53,940 hectares (539.40 km2)
| IBA conservation status | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Year of assessment (most recent) | State (condition) | Pressure (threat) | Response (action) |
| 2006 | not assessed | medium | low |
| For more information about IBA monitoring, please click here | |||
Site description (2000 baseline)
Situated at the northern end of the Yazýlýkaya range, between the Kütahya, Eskiþehir and Afyon plains. In contrast to its barren surroundings, the mountain is covered by extensive coniferous forests (including large old-growth stands) and meadows; deciduous forests prevail at lower altitudes. Cliffs are found in the summit area. Controlled grazing takes place, and forestry management is extensive, with small-scale selective felling.
Key biodiversity
The undisturbed and remote nature of the IBA accounts for its impressive diversity of raptors; it holds some of the highest numbers of Aegypius monachus known in Turkey.
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Türkmenbaba Mountain (Türkiye). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/türkmenbaba-mountain-iba-türkiye on 23/12/2024.