email a friend
printable version
close| Location | Turkmenistan, Lebap |
| Central coordinates | 65o 6.21' East 37o 31.52' North |
| IBA criteria | A1, A4i, A4iii |
| Area | 85,488 ha |
| Altitude | 180 - 251m |
| Year of IBA assessment | 2007 |
Ornithological information The avifauna of the IBA includes 300 species of which more than 100 are waterfowl and waterbirds. The IBA is a typical wetland providing favourable conditions for waterfowl and waterbirds, especially during migration and in winter. Criterion А1 applies for: Pelecanus crispus, Aythya nyroca and Oxyura leucocephala. One additional A1 species has been recorded which does not meet the qualifying level - Marmaronetta angustirostris. Criterion А4iii applies as waterfowl and waterbird numbers on migration and in winter reach more than 20,000 individuals.
Site description In the 1980s, the waters of the Amudarya began to flood into the southeastern part of the Kelif Uzboy (Uzynshor depression) and construction of the Zeyit water reservoir began. The IBA is located to the west of the city of Atamyrat.
Populations of IBA trigger species
| Species | Season | Period | Population estimate | Quality of estimate | IBA Criteria | IUCN Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mallard Anas platyrhynchos | winter | 2007 | 14,385 individuals | good | A4i | Least Concern |
| Red-crested Pochard Netta rufina | winter | 2007 | 3,786 individuals | good | A4i | Least Concern |
| Common Pochard Aythya ferina | winter | 2007 | 9,091 individuals | good | A4i | Least Concern |
| Ferruginous Duck Aythya nyroca | winter | 2007 | 3-35 individuals | good | A1 | Near Threatened |
| White-headed Duck Oxyura leucocephala | winter | 2007 | 1-3 individuals | good | A1 | Endangered |
| Dalmatian Pelican Pelecanus crispus | winter | 2007 | 17-48 individuals | good | A1 | Vulnerable |
| A4iii Species group - waterbirds | winter | 2007 | 20,000 individuals | - | A4iii |
Protected areas
| Protected area | Designation | Area (ha) | Relationship with IBA | Overlap with IBA (ha) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kelif | Nature Sanctuary or Partial Reserve | 103,000 | protected area overlaps with site | 22,227 |
|
Habitats
| IUCN habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Desert | 5% | |
| Wetlands (inland) | 95% |
Land use
| Land-use | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|
| agriculture | 5% |
| fisheries/aquaculture | 15% |
| water management | 80% |
Other biodiversity Fish: – about 40 species, amphibians – 2 species, reptiles – 30 species, and mammals – more 30 species. Flora: – hydrophilic vegetation: Tamarix, Karelinia caspia, Phragmites australis, Salsola. A few species of saxaul (Haloxylon).
Management considerations Disturbance of birds and overfishing.
Protection status Not protected.
Conservation response Winter counts of waterfowl have been carried out in various years.
References Rustamov, E.A. (1992). Wintering of a waterfowl in Turkmenistan. Biology Science.№3. Moscow. (in Russian) Shirekov R. (1990). Rare and little-studied of Anseriformes. Rare and little-studied birds of Central Asia. Tashkent. Uzbekistan (in Russian).
Contribute Please click here to help BirdLife conserve the world's birds - your data for this IBA and others are vital for helping protect the environment.
Recommended citation BirdLife International (2013) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Zeyit - Kelif. Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 23/05/2013
To provide new information to update this factsheet or to correct any errors, please email BirdLife
|
|