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Nikifarovski forest
| Location | Russia (European), Bashkortostan Republic |
| Central coordinates | 54o 45.00' East 53o 53.00' North |
| IBA criteria | A1, B2 |
| Area | 20,000 ha |
| Altitude | 100 - 300m |
| Year of IBA assessment | 2000 |
Site description Discrete forest massive in the forest-steppe zone located to the north-west from Sterlitamak town.
Populations of IBA trigger species
| Species | Season | Period | Population estimate | Quality of estimate | IBA Criteria | IUCN Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern Imperial Eagle Aquila heliaca | breeding | 1997 | 2-3 breeding pairs | medium | A1, B2 | Vulnerable |
Habitats
| IUCN habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | Alluvial and very wet forest; Broadleaved deciduous woodland | 50% |
| Grassland | Humid grasslands; Steppes and dry calcareous grassland | 30% |
| Artificial landscapes (terrestrial) | Arable land; Other urban and industrial areas | 20% |
Land use
| Land-use | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|
| agriculture | 45% |
| forestry | 50% |
| urban/industrial/transport | 5% |
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.P.Belik
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Recommended citation BirdLife International (2013) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Nikifarovski forest. Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 22/05/2013
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