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close| Location | Russia (European), Leningrad region |
| Central coordinates | 31o 22.00' East 60o 0.00' North |
| IBA criteria | A4i, B1i, B2 |
| Area | 525 ha |
| Altitude | |
| Year of IBA assessment | 2007 |
Ornithological information Also waterfowl's gathering are up to 40000-50000 individuals (mostly ducks which are passing via this site at moulting places). The highest in the Leningrad region breeding density of Aythya fuligula, Anas penelope, Sterna hirunda.
Site description Tree islands in the south-western part of Ladoga lake. Belt of frindge vegetation are exist along the shores.
Populations of IBA trigger species
| Species | Season | Period | Population estimate | Quality of estimate | IBA Criteria | IUCN Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Little Gull Larus minutus | breeding | 1999 | 340-400 breeding pairs | medium | A4i, B1i, B2 | Least Concern |
Habitats
| IUCN habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | Mixed woodland | 30% |
| Shrubland | Scrub | 15% |
| Coastline | Mud flats & sand flats; Tidal rivers & enclosed tidal waters | 50% |
Land use
| Land-use | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|
| fisheries/aquaculture | 100% |
| tourism/recreation | 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.A.Buzun, A.V.Panteleev
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Recommended citation BirdLife International (2013) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Zelentsy islands. Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 22/05/2013
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