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close| Location | Greece, Ipiros |
| Central coordinates | 20o 53.00' East 39o 40.00' North |
| IBA criteria | A1, B1i, C1, C3 |
| Area | 2,707 ha |
| Altitude | 470 - 700m |
| Year of IBA assessment | 2000 |
Ornithological information This is an important site for wintering ducks (Anatidae) and breeding species associated with reedbeds. Species of global conservation concern that do not meet IBA criteria: Phalacrocorax pygmeus (wintering), Aythya nyroca (breeding).
Site description A large freshwater lake with extensive reedbeds (Phragmites).
Populations of IBA trigger species
| Species | Season | Period | Population estimate | Quality of estimate | IBA Criteria | IUCN Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great Cormorant Phalacrocorax carbo | winter | 1989 | 1,315 individuals | good | B1i, C3 | Least Concern |
| Lesser Kestrel Falco naumanni | non-breeding | - | common [units unknown] | - | A1, C1 | Least Concern |
Protected areas
| Protected area | Designation | Area (ha) | Relationship with IBA | Overlap with IBA (ha) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LIMNI IOANNINON - GR2130005 | Birds Directive | 2,690 | protected area overlaps with site | 2,531 |
Habitats
| IUCN habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Wetlands (inland) | Standing freshwater; Water fringe vegetation | 90% |
| Artificial landscapes (terrestrial) | Arable land; Other urban and industrial areas | 10% |
Land use
| Land-use | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|
| agriculture | 5% |
| fisheries/aquaculture | 90% |
| urban/industrial/transport | 5% |
| water management | 90% |
Management considerations The main threats come from agricultural intensification and building around the lake.
Protection status National None International None
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Recommended citation BirdLife International (2013) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Lake Pamvotida (Ioanninon). Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 19/06/2013
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