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close| Location | Oman, Al Batinah |
| Central coordinates | 56o 45.00' East 24o 19.00' North |
| IBA criteria | A1, B2 |
| Area | 500 ha |
| Altitude | 100 m |
| Year of IBA assessment | 2001 |
Ornithological information See box for key species. Large numbers of birds are attracted to the water, greenery and spilt grain during migration and winter; at least 149 species occur. Other notable species wintering or dispersing after the breeding season include Melanocorypha bimaculata (200, February), Calandrella brachydactyla (500, January) and Emberiza striolata (60, December). Notable species on passage or during the post-breeding season include Falco amurensis (133, April–May), Pterocles exustus (1,000, August), Coracias benghalensis (500, November), Merops superciliosus (400, August) and Anthus campestris (100, November).
Site description Large agricultural fields irrigated by rotary gantries on the Batinah coast.
Populations of IBA trigger species
| Species | Season | Period | Population estimate | Quality of estimate | IBA Criteria | IUCN Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lesser Kestrel Falco naumanni | passage | 1993 | 66 individuals | good | A1, B2 | Least Concern |
| Eastern Imperial Eagle Aquila heliaca | winter | 1993 | 3 individuals | good | B2 | Vulnerable |
Habitats
| IUCN habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Artificial landscapes (terrestrial) | 100% |
Land use
| Land-use | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|
| agriculture | 100% |
Other biodiversity None known to BirdLife International.
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Recommended citation BirdLife International (2013) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Sun Farms, Sohar. Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 25/05/2013
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