Data Zone
Country/territory: Türkiye
IBA criteria met: B2 (2004)
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Area: 125,100 hectares (1,251.00 km2)
| IBA conservation status | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Year of assessment (most recent) | State (condition) | Pressure (threat) | Response (action) |
| 2006 | not assessed | medium | low |
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Site description (2000 baseline)
Situated south of Bursa, this is the highest mountain in western Anatolia. Pinus predominates at lower altitudes; Abies/Fagus forest occurs between 1,500 and 2,000 m; alpine scrub and pasture prevail at higher altitudes. Limestone fields occupy the summit areas; dry montane cliff communities occur to the north of the summit ridge. Several small alpine lakes are found below these cliffs. The area is popular for winter sports.
Key biodiversity
This is an important site for breeding raptors. Sitta krueperi and Serinus pusillus are at the western limits of their range on Uludað; this is one of the few known Turkish sites for Aegolius funereus.
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Uludağ (Türkiye). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/uludağ-iba-türkiye on 25/12/2024.