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close| Location | Turkey, Ordu |
| Central coordinates | 37o 46.00' East 41o 6.00' North |
| IBA criteria | B3 |
| Area | 1,183 ha |
| Altitude | 0 - 20m |
| Year of IBA assessment | 2004 |
Ornithological information The area is important for cliff-nesting species.
Site description A small, sparsely-vegetated island situated in the Black Sea west of Ordu, less than 100 m from the shore. The IBA lies adjacent to a major freshwater outflow into the sea and has therefore become popular with anglers.
Populations of IBA trigger species
| Species | Season | Period | Population estimate | Quality of estimate | IBA Criteria | IUCN Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| European Shag Phalacrocorax aristotelis | breeding | - | 90 breeding pairs | - | B3 | Least Concern |
Habitats
| IUCN habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Coastline | Rock stacks and islets | 100% |
Land use
| Land-use | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|
| not utilised | 95% |
| tourism/recreation | 5% |
| fisheries/aquaculture | major |
| Notes: intensive fishing activities around the island and the species will damage the boording night lighting. | |
Management considerations The anglers cause disturbance to breeding birds, a situation exacerbated by the installation of night-time lighting.
Protection status National None International None
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Recommended citation BirdLife International (2013) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Akkuş Island. Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 21/05/2013
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