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Kenya Lake System in the Great Rift Valley
The Kenyan Lake System of the East African Rift Valley is a scenic natural site consisting of three interconnected shallow lakes (Lake Bogoria, Lake Nakuru and Lake Elmenteita) in the Rift Valley Province of Kenya, covering a total area of 32,034 hectares. The site is home to 13 globally threatened bird species and is one of the world's most diverse bird species. It is the most important foraging site for the Lesser Flamingo and a major nesting and breeding site for the Great White Pelican. The site has a large mammal population, including black rhinoceros, Rothschild's giraffe, greater kudu, lion, cheetah and wild dog, and is of great value for studying important ecological processes.
Srebarna Nature Reserve
The Srebana Nature Reserve is a freshwater lake located next to the Danube and covers an area of more than 600 hectares. It is a breeding ground for nearly 100 bird species, many of which are rare or endangered. Every winter, about 80 other bird species migrate and take refuge here. The most interesting birds include Dalmatian pelicans, great egrets, night herons, purple herons, painted ibis and white spoonbills.
Djoudj National Bird Sanctuary
Located in the Senegal River delta, the Jouji reserve is a 16,000-hectare wetland consisting of a large lake surrounded by streams, ponds and backwaters. It is home to an estimated 1.5 million vulnerable bird species, such as white pelicans, purple herons, African spoonbills, great egrets and cormorants.