Shur Gol, Yadegarlu and Dorgeh Sangi lakes (8069)
Iran, Islamic Republic of, Middle East
Biodiversity elements triggering KBA criteria
| Taxonomic group | Scientific name | Common name | IUCN Red List category | Year | KBA criteria |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aves | Fulica atra | Common Coot | LR/lc | 1994 | D1a |
| Aves | Tadorna ferruginea | Ruddy Shelduck | LR/lc | 1994 | D1a |
| Aves | Anser erythropus | Lesser White-fronted Goose | T | 1994 | A1d |
| Aves | Aythya ferina | Common Pochard | LR/lc | 1994 | A1d |
Other species not triggering KBA criteria
| Taxonomic group | Scientific name | Common name | IUCN Red List Category | Year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aves | Tringa stagnatilis | Marsh Sandpiper | LR/lc | 1994 | |
| Aves | Cygnus columbianus | Tundra Swan | LR/lc | 1994 | |
| Aves | Glareola pratincola | Collared Pratincole | LR/lc | 1994 | |
| Aves | Anas clypeata | Northern Shoveler | LR/lc | 1994 | |
| Aves | Tringa totanus | Common Redshank | LR/lc | 1994 | |
| Aves | Recurvirostra avosetta | Pied Avocet | LR/lc | 1994 | |
| Aves | Vanellus vanellus | Northern Lapwing | LR/lc | 1994 | |
| Aves | Marmaronetta angustirostris | Marbled Teal | T | 1994 | |
| Aves | Anas crecca | Common Teal | LR/lc | 1994 | |
| Aves | Ciconia ciconia | White Stork | NT | 1994 | |
| Aves | Himantopus himantopus | Black-winged Stilt | LR/lc | 1994 | |
| Aves | Oxyura leucocephala | White-headed Duck | T | 1994 | |
| Aves | Anas acuta | Northern Pintail | LR/lc | 1994 | |
| Aves | Podiceps cristatus | Great Crested Grebe | LR/lc | 1994 | |
| Aves | Aythya nyroca | Ferruginous Duck | LR/lc | 1994 | |
| Aves | Limosa limosa | Black-tailed Godwit | LR/lc | 1994 | |
| Aves | Otis tarda | Great Bustard | T | 1994 | |
| Aves | Pelecanus onocrotalus | Great White Pelican | LR/lc | 1994 | |
Recommended citation
Key Biodiversity Areas Partnership (2025) Key Biodiversity Areas factsheet: Shur Gol, Yadegarlu and Dorgeh Sangi lakes. 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 12, 2025.