Izmir Bird
paradise has a priviliged and important
natural living area with the
habitats possesed ; such as lagoons ,
marshes , grasslands , salt ponds.
Due to its different
ecosystems, 220 bird species can be observed in Izmir kus cenneti over 450
bird species which can be observed in the whole country .
Izmir birds paradise is a
place where 59 species of birds incubate
among these 59 brooding species 39 of them are protected species, increase the value and popularity of Izmir Birds
paradise natural park.
Among these species, especially Dalmatian Pelican,
Pygmy Cormorant and Lesser Kestrel are the species in danger of extinction.
"The main species brooding in Izmir Bird
Paradise are Flamingos,
Dalmatian pelicans, storks, lesser kestrel, mallards, shelducks, oyster catchers,
Avocet, sea swallow, Silver Gull, Longshanks, crested lark, Bee-eater, Wheatear.
Besides hundreds of different
birds many other species like freshwater
and marine fish, 3 frogs, 5 snakes, 5 lizards, four frog species and mammals like wild boar, fox, jackal,
rabbit, marten, Badger, Weasel, Hedgehog and live in Izmir birds paradise natural
park.