Dez river marshes and plains (8121)
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 | Anser erythropus | Lesser White-fronted Goose | T | 1994 | A1d |
Other species not triggering KBA criteria
| Taxonomic group | Scientific name | Common name | IUCN Red List Category | Year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aves | Pelecanus crispus | Dalmatian Pelican | T | 1994 | |
| Aves | Pycnonotus leucotis | White-eared Bulbul | LR/lc | 1994 | |
| Aves | Marmaronetta angustirostris | Marbled Teal | T | 1994 | |
| Aves | Francolinus francolinus | Black Francolin | LR/lc | 1994 | |
| Aves | Turdoides altirostris | Iraq Babbler | LR/lc | 1994 | |
| Aves | Passer moabiticus | Dead Sea Sparrow | LR/lc | 1994 | |
| Aves | Anser albifrons | Greater White-fronted Goose | LR/lc | 1994 | |
| Aves | Aythya nyroca | Ferruginous Duck | LR/lc | 1994 | |
| Aves | Hypocolius ampelinus | Grey Hypocolius | LR/lc | 1994 | |
| Aves | Anhinga rufa | African Darter | LR/lc | 1994 | |
| Aves | Anas platyrhynchos | Mallard | LR/lc | 1994 | |
| Aves | Threskiornis aethiopicus | LR/lc | 1994 | | |
Recommended citation
Key Biodiversity Areas Partnership (2026) Key Biodiversity Areas factsheet: Dez river marshes and plains. 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 Jun 5, 2026.