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close| Location | Oman, Dhofar |
| Central coordinates | 53o 20.00' East 16o 48.00' North |
| IBA criteria | A1, B3 |
| Area | 65,100 ha |
| Altitude | 0 - 1,100m |
| Year of IBA assessment | 2001 |
Ornithological information See box for key species. An interesting and diverse breeding community with many Afrotropical species, including Aquila verreauxii. Non-breeding Sula dactylatra roost on the coastal cliffs together with Phalacrocorax nigrogularis.
Site description The steep, south-facing slopes of the western sector of the Dhofar highlands, west of Salalah, ranging from sea-level up to 1,100 m elevation. High cliffs occur where the mountain meets the coast. The southern slopes receive the full impact of the moist, south-westerly winds of the summer monsoon, and are very verdant at this time. Dense deciduous woodland occurs at the base of the mountain, seasonal grasslands along the top, and a mixture in between on the slopes. The main land-use is cattle husbandry, and cultivation is very local. The rangeland is heavily used.
Populations of IBA trigger species
| Species | Season | Period | Population estimate | Quality of estimate | IBA Criteria | IUCN Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arabian Partridge Alectoris melanocephala | resident | 1993 | frequent [units unknown] | - | B3 | Least Concern |
| Socotra Cormorant Phalacrocorax nigrogularis | non-breeding | 1993 | common [units unknown] | - | A1 | Vulnerable |
| Arabian Grosbeak Rhynchostruthus percivali | resident | 1993 | uncommon [units unknown] | - | B3 | Near Threatened |
Habitats
| IUCN habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | minor | |
| Grassland | major | |
| Coastline | minor | |
| Shrubland | major | |
| Sea | minor | |
| Rocky areas | minor |
Land use
| Land-use | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|
| rangeland/pastureland | major |
Other biodiversity Mammals: Canis lupus (V), Genetta felina (rare), Panthera pardus (rare) and Capra nubiana (I). Flora: there are many rare and/or endemic species.
Management considerations The area comprises three proposed Nature Conservation Areas: the Dalkut National Nature Reserve (1,600 ha), the Wadi Nhart National Nature Reserve (5,500 ha) and the Jabal Qamar National Scenic Reserve (58,000 ha).
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Recommended citation BirdLife International (2013) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Jabal Qamar. Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 19/06/2013
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