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close| Location | Greece, Western Macedonia |
| Central coordinates | 21o 33.00' East 40o 37.00' North |
| IBA criteria | A1, A4i, B1i, B2, C1, C2, C6 |
| Area | 5,390 ha |
| Altitude | 590 - 1,100m |
| Year of IBA assessment | 2000 |
Ornithological information This is an important site for species that breed in reedbeds. Species of global conservation concern that do not meet IBA criteria: Haliaeetus albicilla (non-breeding), Gallinago media (passage).
Site description Two eutrophic lakes at the foot of Mount Verno. They are surrounded by extensive reedbeds (Phragmites). Beyond the lakes is a mosaic of woodland, pastures and arable fields.
Populations of IBA trigger species
| Species | Season | Period | Population estimate | Quality of estimate | IBA Criteria | IUCN Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ferruginous Duck Aythya nyroca | breeding | 1996 | 30-60 breeding pairs | medium | A1, B2, C1, C6 | Near Threatened |
| Dalmatian Pelican Pelecanus crispus | non-breeding | 1989 | 63 individuals | good | A1, A4i, B1i, C1, C2 | Vulnerable |
| Pygmy Cormorant Phalacrocorax pygmeus | winter | 1996 | 27 individuals | good | A1, C1 | Least Concern |
| Lesser Kestrel Falco naumanni | non-breeding | 1996 | common [units unknown] | - | A1, C1 | Least Concern |
| Lesser Kestrel Falco naumanni | breeding | 1996 | 5-15 breeding pairs | medium | A1, C1 | Least Concern |
| Whiskered Tern Chlidonias hybrida | breeding | 1996 | 30-50 breeding pairs | poor | B2, C6 | Least Concern |
Protected areas
| Protected area | Designation | Area (ha) | Relationship with IBA | Overlap with IBA (ha) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chintsko kai Cheimaditida Dimou Aetou kai Koinotiton Lechovou kai Varikou | Wildlife Refuge | 4,404 | protected area overlaps with site | 2,555 |
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| LIMNES CHEIMADITIDA - ZAZARI - GR1340005 | Habitats Directive | 4,064 | protected area contained by site | 4,064 |
Habitats
| IUCN habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | Broadleaved deciduous woodland | 20% |
| Grassland | Mesophile grasslands | 13% |
| Wetlands (inland) | Standing freshwater; Water fringe vegetation | 24% |
| Artificial landscapes (terrestrial) | Arable land | 40% |
Land use
| Land-use | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|
| agriculture | 54% |
| fisheries/aquaculture | 24% |
| forestry | 7% |
Management considerations The main threat is increased eutrophication from agricultural run-off as water-levels fall. Part of the area is a candidate SAC.
Protection status National Partial International Partial1,750 ha of IBA covered by Wildlife Refuge (Hintsko-Heimadi/Limnohoriou, 3,240 ha). 4,064 ha of IBA covered by Special Protection Area (Limnes Cheimaditida-Zazari, 4,064 ha).
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Recommended citation BirdLife International (2013) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Lake Chimaditis and Lake Zazaris. Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 19/06/2013
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