Data Zone
Country/territory: Türkiye
IBA criteria met: A1, B1i, B3 (2004)
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Area: 28,580 hectares (285.80 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 large plain enclosed by high mountains and traversed by the Nehil stream. A large permanent marsh is located in the south-east; temporary marshes and grasslands are found along the river. Large areas are subject to spring flooding. Human activities include extensive grazing and reed-cutting (`Other' land-use).
Key biodiversity
Pre-1989 data indicate that Ardea purpurea, Circus aeruginosus, Grus grus and Otis tarda bred, and it is likely that they continue to do so.
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Yüksekova (Türkiye). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/yüksekova-iba-türkiye on 27/12/2024.