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close| Location | Tunisia, Kébili |
| Central coordinates | 8o 52.00' East 33o 29.00' North |
| IBA criteria | A1, A4i |
| Area | 200 ha |
| Altitude | 50 - 100m |
| Year of IBA assessment | 2001 |
Ornithological information See Box for key species. See under Ghidma (site TN042) for the ornithological importance of the small oasis wetlands near Douz. Nouaïel is also a wintering site for Phoenicopterus ruber, Tadorna tadorna and T. ferruginea. In addition, six species characteristic of the Sahara–Sindian biome have been recorded (see Table 2).
Site description Sebkhet Nouaïel is a small salty depression situated 15 km west of the town of Douz, near the date-palm plantations of Nouaïel. This temporary wetland is fed by run-off from the oasis, and is surrounded by halophytic vegetation (Arthrocnemum indicum, Hordeum sp.). It dries out completely in the summer months.
Populations of IBA trigger species
| Species | Season | Period | Population estimate | Quality of estimate | IBA Criteria | IUCN Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marbled Teal Marmaronetta angustirostris | winter | - | 40-250 individuals | - | A1, A4i | Vulnerable |
| Marbled Teal Marmaronetta angustirostris | breeding | - | common [units unknown] | - | Vulnerable | |
| Spotted Sandgrouse Pterocles senegallus | resident | 1999 | - | - | Least Concern | |
| Pharaoh Eagle-owl Bubo ascalaphus | resident | 1999 | - | - | Least Concern | |
| Egyptian Nightjar Caprimulgus aegyptius | breeding | 1999 | - | - | Least Concern | |
| Greater Hoopoe-lark Alaemon alaudipes | resident | 1999 | - | - | Least Concern | |
| Desert Lark Ammomanes deserti | resident | 1999 | - | - | Least Concern | |
| Fulvous Chatterer Turdoides fulva | resident | 1999 | - | - | Least Concern |
Local conservation groups The local conservation group below is working to support conservation at this IBA.
| Name | Year formed |
|---|---|
| AAO/ Sfax Regional Branch | 2000 |
Land use
| Land-use | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|
| not utilised | - |
Other biodiversity Among mammals, both Gazella dorcas (VU) and G. leptoceros (EN) have been recorded.
Management considerations Human disturbance and hunting are the major threats.
References Gaultier (1988a), Hughes et al. (1997).
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Recommended citation BirdLife International (2013) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Sebkhet Nouaïel. Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 19/06/2013
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