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close| Location | Armenia, Gegharkunik |
| Central coordinates | 45o 20.27' East 40o 21.08' North |
| IBA criteria | A1, A4i, B1i |
| Area | 154,627 ha |
| Altitude | 1,875 - 2,419m |
| Year of IBA assessment | 2000 |
Ornithological information This is an important site for breeding Larus armenicus and large numbers of wintering waterfowl.
Site description A large lake in east-central Armenia, the country's largest protected area (125,300 ha of lake and 24,800 ha of land).
Populations of IBA trigger species
| Species | Season | Period | Population estimate | Quality of estimate | IBA Criteria | IUCN Category |
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| Lesser White-fronted Goose Anser erythropus | unknown | 1995 | 26 individuals | - | A1 | Vulnerable |
| Ferruginous Duck Aythya nyroca | non-breeding | 1995 | 60 individuals | - | A1 | Near Threatened |
| Yellow-legged Gull Larus michahellis | breeding | - | 5,000 breeding pairs | - | A4i, B1i | Least Concern |
Protected areas
| Protected area | Designation | Area (ha) | Relationship with IBA | Overlap with IBA (ha) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Sevan | Wetlands of International Importance (Ramsar) | 489,100 | protected area contains site | 150,000 |
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| Sevan | National Park | 150,100 | protected area contains site | 150,000 |
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Local conservation groups The local conservation group below is working to support conservation at this IBA.
| Name | Year formed |
|---|---|
| Arthur and Artak | 2007 |
Habitats
| IUCN habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Wetlands (inland) | Rivers and streams; Standing freshwater; Water fringe vegetation | - |
| Artificial landscapes (terrestrial) | Arable land; Forestry plantations; Other urban and industrial areas | major |
| Rocky areas | Inland cliffs | minor |
Land use
| Land-use | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|
| unknown | - |
| agriculture | major |
| energy production and mining | major |
| fisheries/aquaculture | major |
| hunting | minor |
| nature conservation and research | major |
| tourism/recreation | major |
| water management | major |
Management considerations The surrounding Lake Sevan basin (339,000 ha) is designated as an External Protective Zone (EPZ).
Protection status National High International High150,000 ha of IBA covered by National Park (Sevan). 150,000 ha of IBA covered by Ramsar Site (Lake Sevan, 489,100 ha).
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Recommended citation BirdLife International (2013) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Lake Sevan. Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 23/05/2013
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