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close| Location | Turkey, Ankara,Konya |
| Central coordinates | 31o 51.00' East 39o 19.00' North |
| IBA criteria | A1, A4i, B1i, B2 |
| Area | 42,170 ha |
| Altitude | 1,045 m |
| Year of IBA assessment | 2004 |
Ornithological information The site supports significant numbers of breeding Charadrius leschenaultii. Large numbers of wildfowl winter, whilst Phoenicopterus ruber, Oxyura leucocephala and Himantopus himantopus occur principally during the post-breeding season.
Site description A shallow saline lake (max. 1,500 ha) lying in a closed basin (çalýkdüzü) 75 km south of Ankara. It is fed by small streams and largely dries up during summer. Wet grazing-marshes and extensive Typha beds are found at the southern and northern ends of the lake. Arable cultivation takes place in the higher, drier areas.
Populations of IBA trigger species
| Species | Season | Period | Population estimate | Quality of estimate | IBA Criteria | IUCN Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greater White-fronted Goose Anser albifrons | winter | 1970 | 9,365-14,000 individuals | - | A4i, B1i | Least Concern |
| Ruddy Shelduck Tadorna ferruginea | non-breeding | - | 300-900 individuals | - | A4i, B1i | Least Concern |
| White-headed Duck Oxyura leucocephala | non-breeding | 1991 | 27 individuals | - | A1 | Endangered |
| Greater Flamingo Phoenicopterus roseus | non-breeding | - | 4,000-8,800 individuals | - | A4i, B1i | Least Concern |
| Lesser Kestrel Falco naumanni | breeding | 1998 | 20 breeding pairs | - | A1 | Least Concern |
| Great Bustard Otis tarda | breeding | 2000 | 35-45 individuals | - | A1 | Vulnerable |
| Common Crane Grus grus | breeding | 2000 | 2-8 breeding pairs | - | B1i | Least Concern |
| Black-winged Stilt Himantopus himantopus | non-breeding | - | 350-1,000 individuals | - | B1i | Least Concern |
| Greater Sand Plover Charadrius leschenaultii | breeding | - | 10 breeding pairs | - | B2 | Least Concern |
| Gull-billed Tern Sterna nilotica | breeding | 1998 | 20 breeding pairs | - | B2 | Least Concern |
Habitats
| IUCN habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Wetlands (inland) | Standing brackish and salt water; Water fringe vegetation | 30% |
| Artificial landscapes (terrestrial) | Arable land | 30% |
| Grassland | 40% |
Land use
| Land-use | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|
| agriculture | 25% |
| not utilised | 75% |
Management considerations No serious threats are known at the site.
Protection status National None International None
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Recommended citation BirdLife International (2013) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Çöl Lake and Çalıkdüzü. Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 25/05/2013
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