Izki (river)

Izki
View of the Aranbaltza reservoir
Location
CountrySpain
Autonomous communityBasque Country
ProvinceÁlava
Physical characteristics
Mouth 
  location
Ega river near Bujanda
Length15.74 km (9.78 mi)
Discharge 
  average610 L/s (22 cu ft/s)
Basin features
ProgressionEgaEbroBalearic Sea
DesignatedMay 2003
Part ofEga-Berron ibaia / Río Ega-Berron
Reference no.ES2110020

The Izki is a river in Álava, Basque Country, Spain. It is a tributary of the Ega river, itself a tributary of the Ebro. Most of its course is located within the Izki Natural Park. The river is part of the Ega-Berron Special Area of Conservation. It is home to a population of European mink, a critically endangered species. The Eurasian otter is also present.