Birds of Hasankeyf (South-Eastern Anatolia, Turkey) Under the Threat of a Big Dam Project

Biricik, Murat; Karakaş, Recep

doi:10.3375/043.032.0111

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“…It has been reported in the Dicle dam (Karakaş & Kılıç 2004) and Hasankeyf areas (Biricik & Karakaş 2012). Beaman (1986) reported a sighting at Viranşehir in April 1981.…”

Section: E U R a S I A N S P A R R O W H A W K ( A C C I P I T E R N mentioning

confidence: 93%

“…In order to determine the distribution of raptor species in SEA, all records of species between 1994-2014 years were taken into account together with Turkey's national bird reports. Based on the main local studies in the region (Biricik 1996, Karakaş & Kılıç 2002, 2005, Karakaş 2004, Karakaş & Biricik 2010, Biricik & Karakaş 2012) and personal observations during various surveys between 1994-2014, the raptor species diversity is summarized.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…One record is available for this extremely scarce species in the east of the Hasankeyf area (Karakaş & Biricik 2012). …”

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confidence: 98%

“…In general, bird diversity in this region is relatively well known as a result of recent publications and monitoring researches (Biricik 1996, Karakaş & Kılıç 2002, 2005, Karakaş 2004, Biricik & Karakaş 2012. However, little is known about diurnal raptor (hereafter raptor) species, and there have been no surveys specially concentrating on this group in this part of the country.…”

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confidence: 97%

“…Special habitats such as wetlands, mountains, semidesert and steppe areas in the south-eastern Anatolia (SEA) Region together with Tigris and Euphrates River ecosystems make the region important for raptor species in Turkey (Welch 2004, Karakaş 2010, Biricik & Karakaş 2012. The region has experienced ecological changes mainly related to dams and agricultural regime changes due to GAP (south-eastern Anatolia Project), which is a comprehensive development project together with applications in the region (Welch 2004, Karakaş 2012.…”

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confidence: 98%

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Current status and distribution of diurnal raptor species in the south-eastern Anatolia Region, Turkey

Karakaş

2015

Slovak Raptor Journal

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The status and distribution of diurnal raptor bird species were analysed in the south-eastern part of Turkey based on studies and records between 1994 and 2014. Our information about raptor species is very limited in the south-eastern Anatolia Region. The study showed that of 42 diurnal raptor species listed in Turkey, 37 of these species were found in the studied region; 9 of them are certainly, 4 probably and 1 possibly breeding in the area -according to the breeding criteria of the EBCC -while 17 of them were transitory migrating or wintering birds for the region, and the breeding/migratory status of 6 is unknown. Habitats lost and fragmentation related to agricultural intensification together with pesticide applications are the main hazards threatening wildlife including raptors in the region. So as to increase knowledge on raptors in south-eastern Anatolia and evaluate their populations, a coordinated education and research program is essential.Abstrakt: Stav a rozšírenie denných druhov dravých vtákov v juhovýchodnej časti Turecka boli vyhodnotené na základe publikovaných prác a vlastných pozorovaní z rokov 1994 až 2014. Informácií o diverzite tejto skupiny je z oblasti juhovýchodnej Anatólie málo. Z výsledkov vyplýva, že zo 42 denných druhov dravých vtákov bolo v regióne zaznamenaných 37 druhov; z toho 9 druhov hniezdičov, 4 pravdepodobných hniezdičov a 1 možný hniezdič -na základe kritérií EBCC, 17 z nich je migrujúcich alebo zimujúcich druhov a hniezdny/migračný status 6 druhov nie je známy. Strata a fragmentácia habitatu súvisiaca s intenzifikáciou poľnohospodárstva sprevádzaná aplikáciou pesticídov sú hlavným rizikom ohrozujúcim divo žijúce zvieratá vrátane denných dravých vtákov v regióne. Na získanie detailnejších poznatkov o populáciách denných dravcov juhovýchodnej Anatólie je ale potrebná koordinovaná osveta a ďalší výskum.

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“…It has been reported in the Dicle dam (Karakaş & Kılıç 2004) and Hasankeyf areas (Biricik & Karakaş 2012). Beaman (1986) reported a sighting at Viranşehir in April 1981.…”

Section: E U R a S I A N S P A R R O W H A W K ( A C C I P I T E R N mentioning

confidence: 93%

Section: Methodsmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…One record is available for this extremely scarce species in the east of the Hasankeyf area (Karakaş & Biricik 2012). …”

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confidence: 98%

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 97%

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 98%

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Current status and distribution of diurnal raptor species in the south-eastern Anatolia Region, Turkey

Karakaş

2015

Slovak Raptor Journal

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Remote Sensing Data Reveal a Significant Reduction in the Area of the Nesting Habitat of Rafetus euphraticus in the Tigris River, Southeastern Turkey

Biricik,

Safi,

Turğa

2024

Ecology and Evolution

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The Euphrates Softshell Turtle (Rafetus euphraticus) is an endangered freshwater turtle native to the Tigris‐Euphrates river system. Habitat destruction caused by dams and sand mining poses a major threat to the species. This study quantitatively assesses the occurrence of sandy areas in the upper Tigris in Turkey as a key component of their nesting habitat, utilizing remote sensing data. An ensemble approach was employed, applying and combining Generalized Additive Models (GAM), Generalized Boosting Models (GBM), Generalized Linear Models (GLM), and Random Forests (RF) for classification. The models indicate that, compared to 2018, the occurrence of sandbanks—assumed to be crucial nesting habitat for this species—was reduced by 41% in 2022 following the construction of a large dam. Additionally, sand mining and flooding of adjacent lands have fragmented and degraded the remaining sandbanks. The survival of the Turkish population of the Euphrates Softshell Turtle requires immediate and effective action.

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Ornithological importance of artificial ponds: a case study at Kabaklı Pond, south-eastern Anatolia, Turkey

Karakaş

2017

Paddy Water Environ

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Birds of Hasankeyf (South-Eastern Anatolia, Turkey) Under the Threat of a Big Dam Project

Cited by 6 publications

References 3 publications

Current status and distribution of diurnal raptor species in the south-eastern Anatolia Region, Turkey

Current status and distribution of diurnal raptor species in the south-eastern Anatolia Region, Turkey

Remote Sensing Data Reveal a Significant Reduction in the Area of the Nesting Habitat of Rafetus euphraticus in the Tigris River, Southeastern Turkey

Ornithological importance of artificial ponds: a case study at Kabaklı Pond, south-eastern Anatolia, Turkey

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