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close| Location | Russia (European), Samara region |
| Central coordinates | 48o 15.00' East 53o 25.00' North |
| IBA criteria | A1, B2, B3 |
| Area | 40,100 ha |
| Altitude | 200 - 315m |
| Year of IBA assessment | 2000 |
Site description Hilly forest area surrounded by agricultural lands, located on the boundary of Samara and Ul'yanovsk regions.
Populations of IBA trigger species
| Species | Season | Period | Population estimate | Quality of estimate | IBA Criteria | IUCN Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corncrake Crex crex | breeding | 1997 | 400-600 breeding pairs | medium | A1, B2 | Least Concern |
| Stock Dove Columba oenas | breeding | 1997 | 40-100 breeding pairs | medium | B3 | Least Concern |
| Eurasian Wryneck Jynx torquilla | breeding | 1997 | 800-1,000 breeding pairs | medium | B2 | Least Concern |
| Wood Lark Lullula arborea | breeding | 1997 | 100-200 breeding pairs | medium | B2 | Least Concern |
| Mistle Thrush Turdus viscivorus | breeding | 1997 | 1,200-1,800 breeding pairs | medium | B3 | Least Concern |
| Common Redstart Phoenicurus phoenicurus | breeding | 1997 | 400-1,000 breeding pairs | medium | B2 | Least Concern |
| Spotted Flycatcher Muscicapa striata | breeding | 1997 | 3,000-10,000 breeding pairs | medium | B2 | Least Concern |
| European Greenfinch Carduelis chloris | breeding | 1997 | 800-1,800 breeding pairs | medium | B3 | Least Concern |
Local conservation groups The local conservation group below is working to support conservation at this IBA.
| Name | Year formed |
|---|---|
| Caretaker of Racheyski Bor | 2002 |
Habitats
| IUCN habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | Broadleaved deciduous woodland; Mixed woodland; Native coniferous woodland | 50% |
| Artificial landscapes (terrestrial) | Arable land; Other urban and industrial areas | 47% |
| Wetlands (inland) | Fens, transition mires and springs; Rivers and streams | 3% |
Land use
| Land-use | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|
| agriculture | 40% |
| forestry | 50% |
| urban/industrial/transport | 10% |
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.P.Lebedeva, I.V.Panteleev
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Recommended citation BirdLife International (2013) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Racheyski forest. Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 20/06/2013
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