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close| Location | Azerbaijan, Gabala (Kutgashen),Oguz (Vartashen) |
| Central coordinates | 47o 37.00' East 40o 42.00' North |
| IBA criteria | A1, B2 |
| Area | 5,000 ha |
| Altitude | 200 - 1,000m |
| Year of IBA assessment | 2000 |
Ornithological information Breeding species of global conservation concern that do not meet IBA criteria: Falco naumanni. Significant proportion (³1%) of national population breeding at site: Neophron percnopterus (5+ pairs). Other notable breeding birds: Circaetus gallicus, Buteo rufinus, Aquila pomarina and Bubo bubo.
Site description Low mountains with Juniperus forests extending between the Turianchai and Gekchai rivers; there are also cliffs, ravines, etc. This site is situated close to IBA 010 (Turianchai).
Populations of IBA trigger species
| Species | Season | Period | Population estimate | Quality of estimate | IBA Criteria | IUCN Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Griffon Vulture Gyps fulvus | resident | - | 12-15 breeding pairs | - | B2 | Least Concern |
| Cinereous Vulture Aegypius monachus | resident | - | 6-7 breeding pairs | - | A1 | Near Threatened |
| Eastern Imperial Eagle Aquila heliaca | resident | - | 2-4 breeding pairs | - | A1 | Vulnerable |
Local conservation groups The local conservation group below is working to support conservation at this IBA.
| Name | Year formed |
|---|---|
| info avialable at AOS | 2002 |
Habitats
| IUCN habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | Mixed woodland | - |
| Rocky areas | Inland cliffs | - |
Land use
| Land-use | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|
| agriculture | - |
| forestry | - |
Management considerations The main threats are from illegal tree-felling, and grazing.
Protection status National None International None
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Recommended citation BirdLife International (2013) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Gekchai Bozdag mountains. Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 25/05/2013
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