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Samurski ridge
| Location | Russia (European), Dagestan Republic |
| Central coordinates | 47o 45.00' East 41o 30.00' North |
| IBA criteria | A1, A2, A3, B2 |
| Area | 15,000 ha |
| Altitude | |
| Year of IBA assessment | 2007 |
Site description Unforested steppe patches, srubs and alpine grasslands with rocky areas.
Populations of IBA trigger species
| Species | Season | Period | Population estimate | Quality of estimate | IBA Criteria | IUCN Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caucasian Grouse Tetrao mlokosiewiczi | resident | 1998 | 15-20 [units unknown] | medium | A2, A3 | Near Threatened |
| Caucasian Snowcock Tetraogallus caucasicus | resident | 1998 | 30-50 [units unknown] | medium | A2, A3 | Least Concern |
| Chukar Alectoris chukar | resident | 1998 | 200-250 [units unknown] | good | B2 | Least Concern |
| Cinereous Vulture Aegypius monachus | resident | 1996 | 8-25 [units unknown] | - | A1, B2 | Near Threatened |
| Yellow-billed Chough Pyrrhocorax graculus | resident | 1998 | 50-60 [units unknown] | good | A3 | Least Concern |
| Alpine Accentor Prunella collaris | resident | 1998 | 60-70 [units unknown] | good | A3 | Least Concern |
Habitats
| IUCN habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Grassland | Alpine, subalpine and boreal grassland; Steppes and dry calcareous grassland | 60% |
| Shrubland | Scrub | 22% |
| Artificial landscapes (terrestrial) | 3% | |
| Wetlands (inland) | Rivers and streams; Standing freshwater | 1% |
| Rocky areas | Scree & boulders | 15% |
Land use
| Land-use | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|
| agriculture | 2% |
| not utilised | 20% |
| rangeland/pastureland | 80% |
| urban/industrial/transport | 1% |
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 G.S.Dzhamirzoev
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Recommended citation BirdLife International (2013) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Samurski ridge. Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 25/05/2013
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