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Saros Bay
| Location | Turkey, Çanakkale,Edirne |
| Central coordinates | 26o 50.00' East 40o 38.00' North |
| IBA criteria | A1, B1i, B2 |
| Area | 41,680 ha |
| Altitude | 0 - 350m |
| Year of IBA assessment | 2004 |
Doga Dernegi (Partner Designate)
Populations of IBA trigger species
| Species | Season | Period | Population estimate | Quality of estimate | IBA Criteria | IUCN Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lesser White-fronted Goose Anser erythropus | winter | 1986 | 25 individuals | poor | A1 | Vulnerable |
| Red-breasted Goose Branta ruficollis | winter | 1986 | 180 individuals | poor | A1, B2 | Endangered |
| Collared Pratincole Glareola pratincola | breeding | 1989 | 75-100 breeding pairs | poor | B1i, B2 | Least Concern |
Habitats
| IUCN habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Sea | Sea inlets; Shallow marine waters | major |
| Wetlands (inland) | Estuarine waters; Rivers and streams; Salt marshes; Sand dunes and beaches | major |
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Recommended citation BirdLife International (2013) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Saros Bay. Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 20/06/2013
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