Shorgel lakes/Shirvan reserve (144)
Azerbaijan, Europe
Biodiversity elements triggering KBA criteria
| Taxonomic group | Scientific name | Common name | IUCN Red List category | Year | KBA criteria |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aves | Phalacrocorax pygmeus | Pygmy Cormorant | LR/nt | 2000 | D1a |
Other species not triggering KBA criteria
| Taxonomic group | Scientific name | Common name | IUCN Red List Category | Year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aves | Pelecanus crispus | Dalmatian Pelican | VU | 2000 | |
| Aves | Aquila heliaca | Eastern Imperial Eagle | VU | 2004 | |
| Aves | Porphyrio porphyrio | Purple Swamphen | LR/lc | 2000 | |
| Aves | Falco naumanni | Lesser Kestrel | VU | 2004 | |
| Reptilia | Testudo graeca | Common Tortoise | VU | 2004 | |
| Aves | Tetrax tetrax | Little Bustard | LR/nt | 2000 | |
| Aves | Marmaronetta angustirostris | Marbled Teal | VU | 2004 | |
Recommended citation
Key Biodiversity Areas Partnership (2025) Key Biodiversity Areas factsheet: Shorgel lakes/Shirvan reserve. Extracted from the World Database of Key Biodiversity Areas. Developed by the Key Biodiversity Areas Partnership: BirdLife International, IUCN, American Bird Conservancy, Amphibian Survival Alliance, Conservation International, Critical Ecosystem Partnership Fund, Global Environment Facility, Re:wild, NatureServe, Rainforest Trust, Royal Society for the Protection of Birds, World Wildlife Fund and Wildlife Conservation Society. Downloaded from https://keybiodiversityareas.org/ on Dec 14, 2025.