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close| Location | Mali, Mopti |
| Central coordinates | 4o 40.00' West 14o 50.00' North |
| IBA criteria | A1, A4i, A4iii |
| Area | 40,000 ha |
| Altitude | 263 m |
| Year of IBA assessment | 2001 |
Ornithological information See Box for key species. In January 1995 a total of 16,546 waterbirds was counted on approximately 25% of the site.
Site description Séri is an extensive flood-plain complex on the western bank of the Diaka river, in the western central part of the Inner Delta of the Niger, immediately west of the town of Toguéré-Koumbé. It is located about 65 km north-east of the town of Mopti and some 50 km south-west of Lac Oualado Débo (site ML009). In years of good rainfall the area is flooded between August and January and begins to dry out thereafter.
Populations of IBA trigger species
| Species | Season | Period | Population estimate | Quality of estimate | IBA Criteria | IUCN Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Comb Duck Sarkidiornis melanotos | winter | 1978 | 12,500 individuals | - | A4i | Least Concern |
| Northern Pintail Anas acuta | winter | 1987 | 63,000 individuals | - | A4i | Least Concern |
| Garganey Anas querquedula | winter | 1987 | 57,000 individuals | - | A4i | Least Concern |
| Ferruginous Duck Aythya nyroca | winter | 1986 | 350 individuals | - | A1, A4i | Near Threatened |
| Great Egret Casmerodius albus | winter | 1995 | 1,750 individuals | - | A4i | Least Concern |
| Great White Pelican Pelecanus onocrotalus | winter | 1978 | 2,000 individuals | - | A4i | Least Concern |
| Collared Pratincole Glareola pratincola | winter | 1986 | 9,000 individuals | - | A4i | Least Concern |
| A4iii Species group - waterbirds | winter | - | - | unknown | A4iii |
Protected areas
| Protected area | Designation | Area (ha) | Relationship with IBA | Overlap with IBA (ha) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta Intérieur du Niger | Wetlands of International Importance (Ramsar) | 4,119,500 | protected area contains site | 40,000 |
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Habitats
| IUCN habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Artificial landscapes (terrestrial) | 98% | |
| Shrubland | 1% |
Land use
| Land-use | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|
| agriculture | - |
| fisheries/aquaculture | - |
| nature conservation and research | - |
Other biodiversity The mammal Trichechus senegalensis (VU) has been reported to occur.
Management considerations This site was designated a Wetland of International Importance under the Ramsar Convention in 1987. Several villages around the edge of the site depend on the wetlands for fishing and rice production. Although currently not a major threat, these activities could increase to become so, either through increased human population or through a reduction in size of the wetland. The impact of proposed dams and water diversion projects within the catchment area is also a significant potential threat.
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References Dodman and Taylor (1995), Jones (1993).
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Recommended citation BirdLife International (2013) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Séri. Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 19/06/2013
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