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Location Turkey, Ankara
Central coordinates 31o 55.00' East  40o 12.00' North
IBA criteria B2
Area 259 ha
Altitude 675 - 750m
Year of IBA assessment 2004

Doga Dernegi (Partner Designate)



Ornithological information The area is important for cliff-nesting species.

Site description The site comprises rocky cliffs, c.100 m in height, that stretch for nearly 1 km along a narrow gorge north of Beypazarý. Orchards are found along the river.

Populations of IBA trigger species

Species Season Period Population estimate Quality of estimate IBA Criteria IUCN Category
Black Stork Ciconia nigra breeding  5-10 breeding pairs  B2  Least Concern 

Habitats

IUCN habitat Habitat detail Extent (% of site)
Rocky areas Inland cliffs  90%
Artificial landscapes (terrestrial) Perennial crops, orchards and groves  10%

Land use

Land-use Extent (% of site)
not utilised 95%
agriculture 5%

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: İnözü Valley . Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 23/05/2013

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