Kızılırmak Delta (746)
Turkey, Europe

Site overview


KBA status: confirmed
Global KBA criteria: A1aA1bA1cA1dB1D1a
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 HabitatCoverage %Habitat detail
Forest5
Marine Coastal/Supratidal70
Marine Intertidal5

Threats


Threat level 1Threat level 2Threat level 3Timing
Natural system modificationsDams & water management/useAbstraction of surface water (agricultural use)Ongoing
PollutionAgricultural & forestry effluentsNutrient loadsOngoing
Residential & commercial developmentTourism & recreation areasOngoing