Tharthar Lake and Al-Dhebaeji Fields (8027)
Iraq, Middle East
Biodiversity elements triggering KBA criteria
| Taxonomic group | Scientific name | Common name | IUCN Red List category | Year | KBA criteria |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aves | Aythya ferina | Common Pochard | VU | 1994 | A1d |
Other species not triggering KBA criteria
| Taxonomic group | Scientific name | Common name | Year | IUCN Red List Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aves | Turdoides altirostris | Iraq Babbler | 2015 | LC |
| Aves | Cursorius cursor | Cream-coloured Courser | 2015 | LC |
| Aves | Vanellus leucurus | White-tailed Lapwing | 2015 | LC |
| Aves | Ammomanes deserti | Desert Lark | 2015 | LC |
| Aves | Alaemon alaudipes | Greater Hoopoe-lark | 2015 | LC |
| Aves | Corvus ruficollis | Brown-necked Raven | 2015 | LC |
| Aves | Marmaronetta angustirostris | Marbled Teal | 2015 | VU |
| Aves | Passer moabiticus | Dead Sea Sparrow | 2015 | LC |
| Aves | Pycnonotus leucotis | White-eared Bulbul | 2015 | LC |
Recommended citation
Key Biodiversity Areas Partnership (2025) Key Biodiversity Areas factsheet: Tharthar Lake and Al-Dhebaeji Fields. 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 Oct 31, 2025.