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close| Location | Macedonia, the former Yugoslav Republic of |
| Central coordinates | 22o 44.17' East 41o 12.53' North |
| IBA criteria | A1, A4i, B1i, B2, B3 |
| Area | 2,691 ha |
| Altitude | 0 - 150m |
| Year of IBA assessment | 2008 |
Ornithological information Formerly important for breeding waterfowl including Pelecanus onocrotalus, Egretta alba, Ardea purpurea, Cygnus olor and Oxyura leucocephala; however, no data on breeding species are available for recent years. The International Waterfowl Census counts in winter 1987 and 1988 recorded (1988 data unless stated) Gavia arctica (10), Podiceps nigricollis (40), Phalacrocorax carbo sinensis (10), Aythya ferina (1,150), and Fulica atra (6,350).
Site description Shallow eutrophic lake, with extensive reedbeds extending into Greece (site 023) There is an intensive traditional fishing industry.
Populations of IBA trigger species
| Species | Season | Period | Population estimate | Quality of estimate | IBA Criteria | IUCN Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ferruginous Duck Aythya nyroca | resident | 2000 | 5-10 breeding pairs | - | B2 | Near Threatened |
| Dalmatian Pelican Pelecanus crispus | winter | 2010 | 400-500 individuals | - | A1, A4i, B1i | Vulnerable |
| Pygmy Cormorant Phalacrocorax pygmeus | winter | 2001 | 490-1,230 individuals | unknown | A4i, B1i | Least Concern |
| Pygmy Cormorant Phalacrocorax pygmeus | breeding | 2001 | 30-45 breeding pairs | unknown | B3 | Least Concern |
Habitats
| IUCN habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Wetlands (inland) | Standing freshwater; Water fringe vegetation | 97% |
| Artificial landscapes (terrestrial) | Arable land | 2% |
| Grassland | 1% |
Land use
| Land-use | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|
| fisheries/aquaculture | - |
Protection status National Partial International NoneIBA protected by Ornithological Reserve.
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Recommended citation BirdLife International (2013) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Lake Dojran. Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 23/05/2013
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