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close| Location | Russia (European), Orenburg region |
| Central coordinates | 53o 46.00' East 51o 14.00' North |
| IBA criteria | B1i, B2 |
| Area | 2,000 ha |
| Altitude | 70 - 85m |
| Year of IBA assessment | 2007 |
Ornithological information In total more then 50 species are stooping on area during migration.
Site description Meadows in the floodplain of Ilek river on the south-east of Orenburg region near Kazakhstan boundari.
Populations of IBA trigger species
| Species | Season | Period | Population estimate | Quality of estimate | IBA Criteria | IUCN Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garganey Anas querquedula | breeding | 1997 | 3,000-4,000 breeding pairs | medium | B2 | Least Concern |
| Common Pochard Aythya ferina | passage | 1997 | 3,000-4,000 individuals | medium | B1i | Least Concern |
| Pallid Harrier Circus macrourus | breeding | 1997 | 4-5 breeding pairs | good | B2 | Near Threatened |
Habitats
| IUCN habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | Alluvial and very wet forest | 6% |
| Grassland | Humid grasslands; Steppes and dry calcareous grassland | 79% |
| Wetlands (inland) | Rivers and streams; Standing freshwater; Water fringe vegetation | 15% |
Land use
| Land-use | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|
| agriculture | 80% |
| fisheries/aquaculture | 5% |
| forestry | 6% |
| water management | 8% |
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 A.V.Davygora
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Recommended citation BirdLife International (2013) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Kupy area. Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 23/05/2013
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