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close| Location | Russia (European), Kaluga region |
| Central coordinates | 35o 55.00' East 54o 10.00' North |
| IBA criteria | A1, A4i, A4iii, B1i, B2, B3 |
| Area | 13,500 ha |
| Altitude | 121 - 145m |
| Year of IBA assessment | 2007 |
Ornithological information 6000-15000 ind of Anser albifons&A.fabalis are gathered here during spring migration, and up to 10000 ducks (Anatidae&Aythinae)
Site description Valley of Zhidra river from village Krichiny to the mouth of the river. Includes meadows, swamps, meandrs, agricultural lands and adjoning forests.
Populations of IBA trigger species
| Species | Season | Period | Population estimate | Quality of estimate | IBA Criteria | IUCN Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Spotted Eagle Aquila clanga | breeding | 1999 | 1-3 breeding pairs | good | A1 | Vulnerable |
| Corncrake Crex crex | breeding | 1999 | 300-600 breeding pairs | poor | A1 | Least Concern |
| Spotted Crake Porzana porzana | breeding | 1999 | 100 breeding pairs | poor | B3 | Least Concern |
| White-winged Tern Chlidonias leucopterus | passage | 1999 | 2,000-3,000 individuals | medium | A4i, B1i | Least Concern |
| Black Tern Chlidonias niger | passage | 1999 | 2,000-3,000 individuals | medium | A4i, B1i | Least Concern |
| Sand Martin Riparia riparia | breeding | 1999 | 10,000 breeding pairs | medium | B2 | Least Concern |
| A4iii Species group - waterbirds | passage | 1999 | - | unknown | A4iii |
Protected areas
| Protected area | Designation | Area (ha) | Relationship with IBA | Overlap with IBA (ha) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ugra | National Park | 98,600 | protected area overlaps with site | 12,825 |
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Habitats
| IUCN habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | Mixed woodland | 4% |
| Grassland | Humid grasslands | 80% |
| Artificial landscapes (terrestrial) | Arable land; Other urban and industrial areas | 10% |
Land use
| Land-use | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|
| agriculture | 15% |
| forestry | 63% |
| urban/industrial/transport | 10% |
Conservation response There are plans for establishment of White Stork Museum on the IBA area.
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 Yu.D.Galchenkov, A.A.Voronin
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Recommended citation BirdLife International (2013) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Valley of Zhizdra river. Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 19/06/2013
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