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close| Location | Turkey, Adana,Kayseri,Nigde |
| Central coordinates | 35o 17.40' East 37o 48.60' North |
| IBA criteria | A3, B2 |
| Area | 242,097 ha |
| Altitude | 450 - 3,756m |
| Year of IBA assessment | 2004 |
Ornithological information The site is important for breeding raptors and other upland species.
Site description An extensive mountainous area situated in the eastern Taurus range. The western part of the IBA is barren and rocky; the eastern part is covered with forests comprising Pinus, Abies, Cedrus and Juniperus. Alpine pasture and exposed stony fell occurs at higher altitudes.
Populations of IBA trigger species
| Species | Season | Period | Population estimate | Quality of estimate | IBA Criteria | IUCN Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caspian Snowcock Tetraogallus caspius | breeding | - | 20 breeding pairs | - | A3, B2 | Least Concern |
| Lammergeier Gypaetus barbatus | breeding | - | 5 breeding pairs | - | B2 | Least Concern |
| Yellow-billed Chough Pyrrhocorax graculus | breeding | - | unknown [units unknown] | - | A3 | Least Concern |
| Wallcreeper Tichodroma muraria | breeding | - | abundant [units unknown] | - | A3 | Least Concern |
| White-winged Snowfinch Montifringilla nivalis | breeding | - | abundant [units unknown] | - | A3 | Least Concern |
| Alpine Accentor Prunella collaris | breeding | - | abundant [units unknown] | - | A3 | Least Concern |
Habitats
| IUCN habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | Mixed woodland | 30% |
| Grassland | Alpine, subalpine and boreal grassland | 40% |
| Rocky areas | Inland cliffs | 30% |
Land use
| Land-use | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|
| tourism/recreation | 10% |
| agriculture | 90% |
Management considerations No serious threats are known at the site.
Protection status National High International None54,514 ha of IBA covered by National Park (Aladaðlar, 54,514 ha). Two Permanent Wildlife Reserves (totalling 66,854 ha) largely overlap with the IBA.
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Recommended citation BirdLife International (2013) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Aladağlar. Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 23/05/2013
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