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close| Location | Greece, Thessalia |
| Central coordinates | 22o 42.00' East 39o 32.00' North |
| IBA criteria | A1, A4i, B1i, C1, C2, C3 |
| Area | 1,200 ha |
| Altitude | 40 - 60m |
| Year of IBA assessment | 2000 |
Ornithological information A site of great importance for migratory and overwintering waterbirds and foraging raptors. Species of global conservation concern that do not meet IBA criteria: Phalacrocorax pygmeus (wintering), Aquila clanga (wintering), Gallinago media (passage).
Site description A complex of seven shallow artificial lakes constructed at the bottom of the former Lake Karla.
Populations of IBA trigger species
| Species | Season | Period | Population estimate | Quality of estimate | IBA Criteria | IUCN Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Teal Anas crecca | winter | 1996 | 11,000 individuals | medium | B1i, C3 | Least Concern |
| Ferruginous Duck Aythya nyroca | passage | 1996 | 40 individuals | medium | A1, C1 | Near Threatened |
| Great Egret Casmerodius albus | winter | 1996 | 220 individuals | medium | A4i, B1i, C2 | Least Concern |
| Lesser Kestrel Falco naumanni | non-breeding | 1996 | abundant [units unknown] | - | A1, C1 | Least Concern |
Protected areas
| Protected area | Designation | Area (ha) | Relationship with IBA | Overlap with IBA (ha) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KARLA - MAVROVOUNI - KEFALOVRYSO VELESTINOU - NEOCHORI - GR1420004 | Habitats Directive | 43,436 | protected area overlaps with site | 557 | |
| OROS MAVROVOUNI - GR1420006 | Birds Directive | 37,127 | protected area overlaps with site | 114 |
Habitats
| IUCN habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Wetlands (inland) | Standing freshwater; Water fringe vegetation | 100% |
Land use
| Land-use | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|
| fisheries/aquaculture | 50% |
| tourism/recreation | - |
| water management | - |
Management considerations Threats are from agricultural intensification around the IBA, water-level fluctuations, drainage, groundwater abstraction and surface water abstraction (`Other' threats). There is a plan to build a large reservoir. Part of the area is a candidate SAC.
Protection status National None International None
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Recommended citation BirdLife International (2013) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Reservoirs of former Lake Karla. Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 20/05/2013
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