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close| Location | Russia (European), Volgograd region |
| Central coordinates | 45o 45.00' East 50o 0.00' North |
| IBA criteria | A1, A3, A4i, B1i, B2 |
| Area | 40,000 ha |
| Altitude | 31 - 36m |
| Year of IBA assessment | 2007 |
Site description Typical agricultural landscape on the south of Russia which differs indeed by the high level of habitats for birds - arable lands with belts of artificial narrow forests, bare lands, pastures, lake, semi-died limans, dry salt lands, drainage systems.
Populations of IBA trigger species
| Species | Season | Period | Population estimate | Quality of estimate | IBA Criteria | IUCN Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lesser Kestrel Falco naumanni | breeding | 1998 | 8 breeding pairs | medium | B2 | Least Concern |
| Pallid Harrier Circus macrourus | breeding | 1998 | 17 breeding pairs | medium | A1, A3, B2 | Near Threatened |
| Demoiselle Crane Anthropoides virgo | breeding | 1998 | 3 breeding pairs | medium | A3 | Least Concern |
| Sociable Lapwing Vanellus gregarius | breeding | 1998 | 5 breeding pairs | medium | A3, A4i, B1i, B2 | Critically Endangered |
| Black-winged Pratincole Glareola nordmanni | breeding | 1998 | 28 breeding pairs | medium | A1, A3, B2 | Near Threatened |
Local conservation groups The local conservation group below is working to support conservation at this IBA.
| Name | Year formed |
|---|---|
| Stepnovskaya school | 2007 |
Habitats
| IUCN habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Artificial landscapes (terrestrial) | Arable land; Forestry plantations; Highly improved re-seeded landscapes; Perennial crops, orchards and groves | 78% |
| Wetlands (inland) | Standing brackish and salt water; Standing freshwater; Water fringe vegetation | 26% |
Land use
| Land-use | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|
| agriculture | 71% |
| fisheries/aquaculture | 10% |
| hunting | 10% |
Acknowledgements The identification of IBAs and information collected between 1980 and 2009 provided by the IBA network of the Russian Bird Conservation Union (RBCU).
References Chernobai V.F.
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Recommended citation BirdLife International (2013) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Stepnovski saltmarshes. Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 25/05/2013
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