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close| Location | Greece, Western Greece |
| Central coordinates | 21o 11.00' East 38o 45.00' North |
| IBA criteria | B1i, C2, C3 |
| Area | 2,205 ha |
| Altitude | 16 m |
| Year of IBA assessment | 2000 |
Ornithological information The site is important for wintering ducks and geese.
Site description A deep oligotrophic lake with steep western shores. The northern part is shallow with small reedbeds (Phragmites).
Populations of IBA trigger species
| Species | Season | Period | Population estimate | Quality of estimate | IBA Criteria | IUCN Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great Cormorant Phalacrocorax carbo | winter | 1997 | 50-1,200 individuals | medium | B1i, C3 | Least Concern |
| Caspian Tern Sterna caspia | passage | - | 20-50 individuals | poor | B1i, C2 | Least Concern |
Protected areas
| Protected area | Designation | Area (ha) | Relationship with IBA | Overlap with IBA (ha) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LIMNI AMVRAKIA - GR2310007 | Habitats Directive | 2,205 | protected area overlaps with site | 1,579 | |
| Petalas/Amfilochias--Kechrinias--Papadatou--Stanou | Game Refuge | 1,330 | protected area overlaps with site | 0 |
Habitats
| IUCN habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Wetlands (inland) | Standing freshwater; Water fringe vegetation | 100% |
Land use
| Land-use | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|
| water management | - |
| agriculture | - |
| fisheries/aquaculture | - |
Management considerations The main threat is drainage and the over-abstraction of surface water (`Other' threats). There are plans to construct a road on the lake shore. The area is a candidate SAC.
Protection status National Partial International NonePart of IBA covered by Wildlife Refuge (Petalas/Amfilochias-Kechrinias-Papadatou-Stanou, 13,300 ha).
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Recommended citation BirdLife International (2013) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Lake Amvrakia. Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 19/06/2013
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