Burdur Lake (766)
Turkey, Europe
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Year of last assessment: 2016
National site name: Burdur Gölü
Central coordinates: Latitude: 37.7333, Longitude: 30.2167
Elevation (m): 835 to 880
Area of KBA (km2): 251.00276
Protected area coverage (%): 93.97
KBA classification: Global
Legacy site: Yes
Site details
Site description: A large, stream-fed saline lake (max. depth 110 m) of tectonic origin situated in a closed basin. Extensive alluvial flats lie to the north-east and south-west. The lake is flanked by forested hills and mountains; its near surrounds are under agriculture. To the west of the main lake there is a little freshwater lake, Soganli lake, where White-headed Duck is suspected to breed.
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. KBA identified in the CEPF Ecosystem Profile of the Mediterranean Hotspot (2017). Taxonomy, nomenclature and global threat category follow the 2016 IUCN Red List.
Additional biodiversity: The IBA is very important for wintering waterbirds, and is the single most important wintering site for Oxyura leucocephala (over two-thirds of the world wintering population), with large numbers occurring throughout the year except during the breeding season.
Habitats
Land use: not utilised (90%) | urban/industrial/transport (10%)
| IUCN Habitat | Coverage % | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Wetlands(Inland) | 100 |
Threats
Summary of threats to biodiversity at KBA: A long-term reduction in water-level has led to wetland loss and increasing salinity. Inflows have been reduced by reservoir construction, and average annual precipitation has fallen. The planned Bozçay-Karaçal dam/irrigation project will further reduce inflows and lead to alluvial flats south-west of the lake being converted to permanent arable land. Additional threats include disturbance and pollution from airport and industrial developments, pollution caused by mining waste, agricultural run-off and sewage. A hunting ban was introduced in 1993; educational/wardening activities take place.
| Threat level 1 | Threat level 2 | Threat level 3 | Timing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural system modifications | Dams & water management/use | Abstraction of surface water (agricultural use) | Ongoing |