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Aquatic bird censuses in the Parque Natural da Ria Formosa

Encarnaçao, Vitor (1997) Aquatic bird censuses in the Parque Natural da Ria Formosa. MAGYAR VÍZIVAD KÖZLEMÉNYEK, 3. pp. 61-62. ISSN 1416-1389 (nyomtatott); 1419-6107 (elektronikus)

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Abstract

Situated in the south coast of Portugal, the "Parque Natural da Ria Formosa", is the second most important wintering area for the aquatic birds in country. It is a 60 km long lagoon system, stretching between the peninsulas of Ancao and Cacela. It consists of a barrier of five narrow, sandy islands, lying parallel to the coast and protecting the lagoon from the ocean The study area includes channels, salt marshes, salinas, tidal flats, islets, dunes, beaches, grassland, agricultural area and freshwater ponds, a total area of 18.400 ha Like most wetlands, it is a natural area which is characterized by a high degree of ecological diversity and for this reason it is included in the list of sites recognized under the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands of International Importance...

Item Type: Article
Subjects: Q Science / természettudomány > QL Zoology / állattan
S Agriculture / mezőgazdaság > SH Aquaculture. Fisheries. Angling / vizi növény-és állattartás, halászat, sporthorgászat
SWORD Depositor: MTMT SWORD
Depositing User: MTMT SWORD
Date Deposited: 02 Sep 2026 11:16
Last Modified: 02 Sep 2026 11:16
URI: https://real.mtak.hu/id/eprint/245195

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