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Lake Abiad (Sudan)
| Location | Sudan, Southern Kordofan |
| Central coordinates | 29o 59.00' East 10o 18.00' North |
| IBA criteria | A1, A4i, A4iii |
| Area | 250,000 ha |
| Altitude | 450 m |
| Year of IBA assessment | 2012 |
Populations of IBA trigger species
| Species | Season | Period | Population estimate | Quality of estimate | IBA Criteria | IUCN Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black Crowned-crane Balearica pavonina | non-breeding | 1983 | 1,750-3,500 individuals | poor | A1, A4i | Vulnerable |
| White-tailed Lapwing Vanellus leucurus | winter | 1983 | 25-50 individuals | poor | A4i | Least Concern |
| Ruff Philomachus pugnax | winter | 1983 | 10,000-20,000 individuals | poor | A4i | Least Concern |
| A4iii Species group - waterbirds | winter | 1983 | 10,000-50,000 individuals | poor | A4iii |
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Recommended citation BirdLife International (2013) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Lake Abiad (Sudan). Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 23/05/2013
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