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close| Location | Russia (European), Leningrad region |
| Central coordinates | 31o 16.00' East 59o 55.00' North |
| IBA criteria | A1, A4i, A4iii, B1i |
| Area | 73,350 ha |
| Altitude | 3 m |
| Year of IBA assessment | 2007 |
Ornithological information All bird number are given for period 1961-1999 years as it were permanent observation here.
Site description Most south-western part of Ladoga lake with two group of islands - Zelentsi and Karedzhi.
Populations of IBA trigger species
| Species | Season | Period | Population estimate | Quality of estimate | IBA Criteria | IUCN Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bean Goose Anser fabalis | passage | 1999 | 2,000-5,000 individuals | medium | B1i | Least Concern |
| Lesser White-fronted Goose Anser erythropus | passage | 1999 | 500 individuals | medium | A1, A4i, B1i | Vulnerable |
| Whooper Swan Cygnus cygnus | passage | 1999 | 1,000-5,000 individuals | medium | A4i, B1i | Least Concern |
| Tundra Swan Cygnus columbianus | passage | 1999 | 100-5,000 individuals | medium | A4i, B1i | Least Concern |
| Eurasian Wigeon Anas penelope | passage | 1999 | 2,000-20,000 individuals | medium | B1i | Least Concern |
| Northern Pintail Anas acuta | passage | 1999 | 100-20,000 individuals | medium | B1i | Least Concern |
| Greater Scaup Aythya marila | passage | 1999 | 20,000-50,000 individuals | medium | A4i, B1i | Least Concern |
| Black Scoter Melanitta nigra | passage | 1999 | 20,000-100,000 individuals | medium | A4i, B1i | Not Recognised |
| White-winged Scoter Melanitta fusca | passage | 1999 | 10,000-20,000 individuals | medium | A4i, B1i | Not Recognised |
| Long-tailed Duck Clangula hyemalis | passage | 1999 | 20,000-200,000 individuals | medium | A4i, B1i | Vulnerable |
| Common Goldeneye Bucephala clangula | passage | 1999 | 1,000-10,000 individuals | medium | A4i, B1i | Least Concern |
| A4iii Species group - waterbirds | passage | 1999 | - | unknown | A4iii |
Habitats
| IUCN habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Wetlands (inland) | Standing freshwater | 98% |
Land use
| Land-use | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|
| fisheries/aquaculture | 100% |
| hunting | 60% |
| nature conservation and research | 10% |
| tourism/recreation | 80% |
| urban/industrial/transport | 30% |
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.A.Buzun
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