email a friend
printable version
close| Location | Iran, Islamic Republic of, Khuzestan |
| Central coordinates | 47o 55.00' East 31o 45.00' North |
| IBA criteria | A1, A4i, A4iii, B1i |
| Area | 30,000 ha |
| Altitude | 15 m |
| Year of IBA assessment | 2001 |
Ornithological information See boxes for key species. An important wintering area for geese, surface-feeding ducks and shorebirds, notably Anser anser, Anas strepera and Himantopus himantopus.
Site description A complex of permanent and seasonal, freshwater to brackish marshes and seasonally flooded arable land on the flood-plain of the Karkheh river, 60-90 km west-north-west of Ahwaz near the Iraqi border. The site comprises the north-east extremity of the vast Hoor Al Azim (Haur Hawizeh) marshes, the bulk of which lies in Iraq. The adjacent semi-desertic plains have sparse steppic vegetation.
Populations of IBA trigger species
| Species | Season | Period | Population estimate | Quality of estimate | IBA Criteria | IUCN Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greylag Goose Anser anser | winter | 1987-1992 | 1,995 individuals | good | B1i | Least Concern |
| Gadwall Anas strepera | winter | 1987-1992 | 1,755 individuals | good | A4i, B1i | Least Concern |
| Marbled Teal Marmaronetta angustirostris | winter | 1973 | 60 individuals | good | A1 | Vulnerable |
| Black-winged Stilt Himantopus himantopus | winter | 1970-1977 | 140 individuals | good | B1i | Least Concern |
| Black-tailed Godwit Limosa limosa | passage | 1977 | 250 individuals | good | B1i | Near Threatened |
| A4iii Species group - waterbirds | winter | 1987-1992 | 20,000 individuals | unknown | A4iii |
Habitats
| IUCN habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Artificial landscapes (terrestrial) | major | |
| Wetlands (inland) | major | |
| Desert | minor |
Land use
| Land-use | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|
| agriculture | major |
| rangeland/pastureland | minor |
| military | - |
Other biodiversity None known to BirdLife International.
Management considerations There is no legal protection. Parts of the wetland are reported to have been damaged during the Iran-Iraq war.
References Scott (1976a).
Contribute Please click here to help BirdLife conserve the world's birds - your data for this IBA and others are vital for helping protect the environment.
Recommended citation BirdLife International (2013) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Susangerd marshes. Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 25/05/2013
To provide new information to update this factsheet or to correct any errors, please email BirdLife
|
|