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close| Location | Russia (European), Arkhangelsk region |
| Central coordinates | 38o 35.00' East 61o 20.00' North |
| IBA criteria | A1, A4i, A4iii, B1i, B2 |
| Area | 57,035 ha |
| Altitude | 118 - 120m |
| Year of IBA assessment | 2000 |
Ornithological information Up to 40000 ducks are gatherd on the lake after breeding season
Site description Huge lake on the south of Arkhangelsk region, surrounded by very wet forest and bogs.
Populations of IBA trigger species
| Species | Season | Period | Population estimate | Quality of estimate | IBA Criteria | IUCN Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bean Goose Anser fabalis | passage | 1996 | 1 individuals | medium | A4i, B1i | Least Concern |
| Greater White-fronted Goose Anser albifrons | passage | 1996 | 1 individuals | - | A4i, B1i | Least Concern |
| Whooper Swan Cygnus cygnus | passage | 1997 | 300-2,000 individuals | medium | A4i, B1i | Least Concern |
| Northern Shoveler Anas clypeata | non-breeding | 1997 | 600-1,000 individuals | medium | B1i | Least Concern |
| Corncrake Crex crex | breeding | 1997 | 10-30 breeding pairs | poor | A1 | Least Concern |
| Mew Gull Larus canus | breeding | 1997 | 1,500 breeding pairs | poor | B2 | Least Concern |
| Little Gull Larus minutus | breeding | 1997 | 500-800 breeding pairs | medium | A4i, B1i, B2 | Least Concern |
| A4iii Species group - waterbirds | unknown | 1997 | 20,000 individuals | unknown | A4iii |
Protected areas
| Protected area | Designation | Area (ha) | Relationship with IBA | Overlap with IBA (ha) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lachskiy | Zakaznik | 8,800 | protected area contained by site | 8,800 |
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Habitats
| IUCN habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | Alluvial and very wet forest | 10% |
| Shrubland | Scrub | 10% |
| Wetlands (inland) | Raised bogs; Rivers and streams; Standing freshwater | 65% |
| Artificial landscapes (terrestrial) | Arable land; Urban parks and gardens | 15% |
Land use
| Land-use | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|
| agriculture | 10% |
| fisheries/aquaculture | 60% |
| forestry | 10% |
| nature conservation and research | 37% |
| tourism/recreation | 20% |
| 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 T.Yu.Khohlova, E.A.Kuznetsov, N.V.Anzigitova, Artemiev A.V., YAkovleva M.V.
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Recommended citation BirdLife International (2013) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Lake Lacha. Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 22/05/2013
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