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close| Location | Turkey, Amasya |
| Central coordinates | 35o 34.00' East 40o 47.00' North |
| IBA criteria | A1, A4i, B1i |
| Area | 2,583 ha |
| Altitude | 517 m |
| Year of IBA assessment | 2004 |
Ornithological information This is an important site for wintering and passage waterbirds.
Site description A small reservoir situated north-west of Amasya, fed by the Tersakan stream and used to irrigate 7,966 ha in the adjacent Suluova plain. There is virtually no shoreline vegetation. DSÝ operates a small fish-farm next to the dam and releases fish into the lake.
Populations of IBA trigger species
| Species | Season | Period | Population estimate | Quality of estimate | IBA Criteria | IUCN Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ruddy Shelduck Tadorna ferruginea | passage | 1995 | 744-1,099 individuals | - | A4i, B1i | Least Concern |
| Ruddy Shelduck Tadorna ferruginea | winter | 1995 | 205-610 individuals | - | A4i, B1i | Least Concern |
| White-headed Duck Oxyura leucocephala | winter | 1996 | 4 individuals | - | A1 | Endangered |
| Great Cormorant Phalacrocorax carbo | winter | 1999 | 2,000 individuals | - | B1i | Least Concern |
Protected areas
| Protected area | Designation | Area (ha) | Relationship with IBA | Overlap with IBA (ha) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yedikir Baraji | SIT (Law on Protection of Cultural and Natural Assets No. 2863) | 817 | protected area contains site | 593 |
Habitats
| IUCN habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Wetlands (inland) | Standing freshwater; Water fringe vegetation | 100% |
Land use
| Land-use | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|
| water management | 100% |
| fisheries/aquaculture | 5% |
Management considerations No serious threats are known at the site.
Protection status National High International None593 ha covered by Permanent Wildlife Reserve (Yedikýr Barajý, 817 ha). 593 ha covered by SÝT (Yedikýr Barajý, 817 ha).
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Recommended citation BirdLife International (2013) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Yedikır Reservoir. Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 20/06/2013
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