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Karakaya Reservoir
| Location | Turkey |
| Central coordinates | 38o 40.00' East 38o 26.00' North |
| IBA criteria | A1, A4i, A4iii, B1i |
| Area | 9,148 ha |
| Altitude | 675 - 692m |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ferruginous Duck Aythya nyroca | winter | 1997 | 60-100 individuals | medium | A1 | Near Threatened |
| Common Coot Fulica atra | winter | 1997 | 40,000-50,000 individuals | poor | A4i, B1i | Least Concern |
| Yellow-legged Gull Larus michahellis | resident | - | 580-810 individuals | poor | A4i, B1i | Least Concern |
| A4iii Species group - waterbirds | winter | - | 47,000-80,000 individuals | - | A4iii |
Habitats
| IUCN habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Wetlands (inland) | major |
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Recommended citation BirdLife International (2013) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Karakaya Reservoir. Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 20/05/2013
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