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close| Location | Iran, Islamic Republic of, Chahar Mahal and Bakhtiari |
| Central coordinates | 51o 6.00' East 31o 50.00' North |
| IBA criteria | A1, A4i, B1i, B2 |
| Area | 1,500 ha |
| Altitude | 2,250 m |
| Year of IBA assessment | 2001 |
Ornithological information See box for key species. An important wintering area for Casmerodius albus, Ardea cinerea, Tadorna ferruginea, Anas platyrhynchos (up to 5,000) and Aythya nyroca. Haliaeetus albicilla and Aquila clanga have occurred in winter. Breeding species include Ciconia ciconia (summer visitor locally) and Buteo rufinus. Ciconia nigra occurs (status unknown) and Buteo buteo is a passage migrant.
Site description A largely seasonal freshwater marsh on a vast grassy plain at 2,250 m in the central Zagros Mountains, c.25 km south-west of Borujen and 75 km west-south-west of Shahreza. The wetland, dominated by sedges, floods in winter and spring, but by late summer is almost completely dry. There is some rice cultivation along the central main stream and some wheat on the surrounding grassy plains. Land ownership is public and private.
Populations of IBA trigger species
| Species | Season | Period | Population estimate | Quality of estimate | IBA Criteria | IUCN Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ruddy Shelduck Tadorna ferruginea | winter | 1970-1977 | 750 individuals | good | A4i, B1i | Least Concern |
| Ferruginous Duck Aythya nyroca | winter | 1987-1992 | 140 individuals | good | A1, B1i, B2 | Near Threatened |
Habitats
| IUCN habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Grassland | major | |
| Wetlands (inland) | major | |
| Artificial landscapes (aquatic) | minor | |
| Artificial landscapes (terrestrial) | minor |
Land use
| Land-use | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|
| agriculture | minor |
Other biodiversity None known to BirdLife International.
Management considerations There is no information on threats. The site has been proposed for Protected Area status, and has been recommended for designation as a Ramsar Site.
References Scott (1976a,c).
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Recommended citation BirdLife International (2013) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Gandoman marsh. Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 25/05/2013
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