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close| Location | Russia (European), Volgograd region |
| Central coordinates | 45o 50.00' East 50o 7.00' North |
| IBA criteria | A1, A3 |
| Area | 79,200 ha |
| Altitude | 28 - 37m |
| Year of IBA assessment | 2008 |
Site description Tranzitory zone between Privolzhskaya ridge and Dzhanibekskaya plain. On the mostly flat plain area some depressions are happened which are flooded during the spring by water. Most part of plain area are covered by dry plants communities.
Populations of IBA trigger species
| Species | Season | Period | Population estimate | Quality of estimate | IBA Criteria | IUCN Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great Bustard Otis tarda | breeding | 2007 | 10-15 breeding pairs | - | A1, A3 | Vulnerable |
| Little Bustard Tetrax tetrax | breeding | 2007 | 15-20 breeding pairs | - | A1, A3 | Near Threatened |
| Demoiselle Crane Anthropoides virgo | breeding | 2007 | 8-10 breeding pairs | medium | A3 | Least Concern |
| Black-winged Pratincole Glareola nordmanni | breeding | 2007 | 10-20 breeding pairs | poor | A1 | Near Threatened |
Protected areas
| Protected area | Designation | Area (ha) | Relationship with IBA | Overlap with IBA (ha) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drofinyi | Zakaznik | 79,200 | protected area contains site | 79,200 |
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Habitats
| IUCN habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Artificial landscapes (terrestrial) | Arable land | 78% |
| Grassland | Steppes and dry calcareous grassland | 20% |
| Wetlands (inland) | Fens, transition mires and springs; Standing brackish and salt water | 25% |
Land use
| Land-use | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|
| agriculture | 90% |
| forestry | 3% |
| nature conservation and research | 100% |
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 V.F.Chernobai, S.A.Bukreev, E.N.Sokhina
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Recommended citation BirdLife International (2013) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Drofinyi area. Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 25/05/2013
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