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close| Location | Greece, Ipiros |
| Central coordinates | 20o 27.00' East 39o 20.00' North |
| IBA criteria | B2, C6 |
| Area | 1,650 ha |
| Altitude | 96 - 220m |
| Year of IBA assessment | 2000 |
Ornithological information Species of global conservation concern that do not meet IBA criteria: Falco naumanni (breeding).
Site description An area of freshwater lakes, fen and wet meadows. An area of forest exists on an island in Lake Kalodiki. The surrounding slopes are covered with maquis.
Populations of IBA trigger species
| Species | Season | Period | Population estimate | Quality of estimate | IBA Criteria | IUCN Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ferruginous Duck Aythya nyroca | breeding | 1997 | 10-15 breeding pairs | medium | B2, C6 | Near Threatened |
Protected areas
| Protected area | Designation | Area (ha) | Relationship with IBA | Overlap with IBA (ha) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELI KALODIKI, MARGARITI, KARTERI KAI LIMNI PRONTANI - GR2120006 | Birds Directive | 1,808 | protected area overlaps with site | 1,203 | |
| ELOS KALODIKI - GR2120002 | Habitats Directive | 787 | protected area overlaps with site | 649 | |
| Valtos Kalodikiou/Margaritiou--Eleftheriou--Spath | Game Refuge | 300 | protected area contained by site | 300 |
Habitats
| IUCN habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | Native coniferous woodland | - |
| Shrubland | Sclerophyllous scrub, garrigue and maquis | - |
| Wetlands (inland) | Fens, transition mires and springs; Standing freshwater; Water fringe vegetation | - |
Land use
| Land-use | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|
| agriculture | - |
| tourism/recreation | - |
Management considerations Threats include the dumping of waste (`Other' threats, above), the expansion of agriculture, uncontrolled water extraction, water pollution, and hunting. There are plans to develop tourism. Part of the area is a candidate SAC.
Protection status National Partial International None300 ha of IBA covered by Wildlife Refuge (Valtos Kalodikiou/Margaritiou-Eleftheriou-Spatharaion, 300 ha).
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Recommended citation BirdLife International (2013) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Lake Kalodiki, Margariti and Karteri marshes. Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 24/05/2013
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