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close| Location | Macedonia, the former Yugoslav Republic of |
| Central coordinates | 21o 0.45' East 40o 56.20' North |
| IBA criteria | A1, A4i, B1i, B2, B3 |
| Area | 19,598 ha |
| Altitude | 0 - 900m |
| Year of IBA assessment | 2008 |
Ornithological information No data are available for breeding birds. The International Waterfowl Census counts (in the Macedonian sector) in winters 1987 and 1988 recorded (1988 data unless stated) Phalacrocorax carbo sinensis (40), Netta rufina (80; 150 in 1987), Aythya fuligula (8,000) and Fulica atra (5,950). Additional reports of non-breeding birds include Podiceps cristatus (1,300), Pelecanus crispus (58), Anser anser (200) and Mergus merganser (90).
Site description A very large inland freshwater lake, surrounded by mountains and extending into Albania (Albanian site 003) and Greece (Limni Megali Prespa, Greek site 047). The area given is the entire area of the lake.
Populations of IBA trigger species
| Species | Season | Period | Population estimate | Quality of estimate | IBA Criteria | IUCN Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ferruginous Duck Aythya nyroca | resident | 1998 | 5-10 breeding pairs | - | B2 | Near Threatened |
| Tufted Duck Aythya fuligula | winter | 1988 | 8,000 individuals | - | B1i | Least Concern |
| Dalmatian Pelican Pelecanus crispus | resident | 2007 | 150-300 individuals | - | A1, A4i, B1i | Vulnerable |
| Pygmy Cormorant Phalacrocorax pygmeus | breeding | 1998 | 20-50 breeding pairs | - | B3 | Least Concern |
Protected areas
| Protected area | Designation | Area (ha) | Relationship with IBA | Overlap with IBA (ha) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Prespa | Wetlands of International Importance (Ramsar) | 18,920 | protected area overlaps with site | 18,920 |
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Habitats
| IUCN habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Wetlands (inland) | Standing freshwater | 97% |
| Artificial landscapes (terrestrial) | Arable land; Other urban and industrial areas | 2% |
| Forest | Broadleaved deciduous woodland | minor |
Land use
| Land-use | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|
| unknown | - |
Protection status National None International None
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Recommended citation BirdLife International (2013) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Lake Prespa. Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 20/06/2013
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