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close| Location | Iran, Islamic Republic of, Golestan |
| Central coordinates | 54o 30.00' East 37o 13.00' North |
| IBA criteria | A1, B1i |
| Area | 50 ha |
| Altitude | 30 m |
| Year of IBA assessment | 2001 |
Ornithological information See box for key species. A wintering area for a wide variety of waterfowl including good numbers of Cygnus olor and Mergellus albellus. The surrounding plains are probably an important staging area for Charadrius asiaticus.
Site description Lying c.40 km north of Gorgan, the site comprises a small freshwater lake with some emergent marsh vegetation. It is surrounded by grassy steppe and arable land.
Populations of IBA trigger species
| Species | Season | Period | Population estimate | Quality of estimate | IBA Criteria | IUCN Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lesser White-fronted Goose Anser erythropus | winter | 1973 | 36 individuals | good | A1 | Vulnerable |
| Caspian Plover Charadrius asiaticus | passage | 1977 | 110 individuals | good | B1i | Least Concern |
Habitats
| IUCN habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Wetlands (inland) | 100% | |
| Grassland | major |
Land use
| Land-use | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|
| rangeland/pastureland | - |
| agriculture | - |
Other biodiversity None known to BirdLife International.
Management considerations No conservation measures are known to have been proposed and there is no information on threats to the site.
References Scott (1976a).
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Recommended citation BirdLife International (2013) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Incheh Borun lake and marshes. Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 23/05/2013
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