Kızılırmak Delta (746)
Turkey, Europe
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Global KBA criteria: A1a, A1b, A1c, A1d, B1, D1a
Year of last assessment: 2004
National site name: Kızılırmak Deltası
Central coordinates: Latitude: 41.6333, Longitude: 36.0667
System: marine, terrestrial
Elevation (m): 0 to 90
Area of KBA (km2): 304.794712
Protected area coverage (%): 67.19
KBA classification: Global
Legacy site: Yes
Site details
Rationale for qualifying as KBA: This site qualifies as a Key Biodiversity Area of international significance that meets the thresholds for at least one criterion described in the Global Standard for the Identification of KBAs.
Habitats
| IUCN Habitat | Coverage % | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | 5 | |
| Marine Coastal/Supratidal | 70 | |
| Marine Intertidal | 5 |
Threats
| Threat level 1 | Threat level 2 | Threat level 3 | Timing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural system modifications | Dams & water management/use | Abstraction of surface water (agricultural use) | Ongoing |
| Pollution | Agricultural & forestry effluents | Nutrient loads | Ongoing |
| Residential & commercial development | Tourism & recreation areas | Ongoing |