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close| Location | Azerbaijan, Khanlar,Mingechaur |
| Central coordinates | 46o 36.00' East 40o 52.00' North |
| IBA criteria | A1, B2 |
| Area | 15,000 ha |
| Altitude | 100 - 500m |
| Year of IBA assessment | 2000 |
Ornithological information Breeding species: Tadorna ferruginea (10-15 pairs), Buteo rufinus (3 pairs), Alectoris chukar (150 pairs), Pterocles orientalis (very rare). Species of global conservation concern that do not meet IBA criteria: Aegypius monachus (non-breeding visitor throughout the year), Falco naumanni (breeds), Otis tarda (winter visitor: 2-5, not annual). Aquila nipalensis occurs, with 3-4 wintering and some tens passing through; Anthropoides virgo is rare on migration.
Site description The area consists of semi-desert plains with low hills, low arid mountains, scrub along rivers, and a reservoir. Land-uses include sheep-grazing, agriculture in river valleys, and oil prospecting.
Populations of IBA trigger species
| Species | Season | Period | Population estimate | Quality of estimate | IBA Criteria | IUCN Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black Francolin Francolinus francolinus | resident | - | 250 breeding pairs | - | B2 | Least Concern |
| Egyptian Vulture Neophron percnopterus | winter | - | 15-20 individuals | - | B2 | Endangered |
| Pallid Harrier Circus macrourus | winter | - | 5-10 individuals | - | A1 | Near Threatened |
| Little Bustard Tetrax tetrax | winter | - | 300-600 individuals | - | A1 | Near Threatened |
Protected areas
| Protected area | Designation | Area (ha) | Relationship with IBA | Overlap with IBA (ha) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NAT AZ021 | Game Reserve | 0 | protected area overlaps with site | 0 |
Habitats
| IUCN habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Shrubland | Scrub | - |
| Desert | Semidesert | - |
| Wetlands (inland) | Standing freshwater | - |
Land use
| Land-use | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|
| agriculture | - |
| urban/industrial/transport | - |
Management considerations The main threats are overgrazing, poaching for Tetrax tetrax and Francolinus francolinus, and the presence of insecure stores of pesticides (`Other' threat).
Protection status National Partial International NoneIBA partly covered by Game Reserve.
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Recommended citation BirdLife International (2013) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Korchai area. Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 23/05/2013
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