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close| Location | Turkey, Kars |
| Central coordinates | 43o 19.00' East 40o 36.00' North |
| IBA criteria | A1, B1i, B2 |
| Area | 18,670 ha |
| Altitude | 2,235 - 2,366m |
| Year of IBA assessment | 2004 |
Ornithological information The area is important for breeding waterbirds.
Site description A small wetland situated 20 km east of Kars, adjacent to the road between Kars and Digor. To the south of the road are 15 ha of open water, with a rich submerged flora (mainly Potamogeton) and a mosaic of emergent sedge-beds. The area to the north is largely seasonal. The lake lies on a vast elevated plateau, covered largely by extensively grazed steppe-grassland.
Populations of IBA trigger species
| Species | Season | Period | Population estimate | Quality of estimate | IBA Criteria | IUCN Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| White-headed Duck Oxyura leucocephala | breeding | - | 15 breeding pairs | - | A1, B2 | Endangered |
| Common Crane Grus grus | breeding | - | 2-4 breeding pairs | - | B1i | Least Concern |
Habitats
| IUCN habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Wetlands (inland) | Fens, transition mires and springs; Standing freshwater | 100% |
Land use
| Land-use | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|
| not utilised | 100% |
Management considerations Drinking water for Kars is pumped from a nearby well˜the wetland seems to be unaffected.
Protection status National None International None
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Recommended citation BirdLife International (2013) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Kars Plain. Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 25/05/2013
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