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close| Location | Russia (European), Orenburg region |
| Central coordinates | 55o 50.00' East 50o 44.00' North |
| IBA criteria | A1, A3, A4i, B1i, B2 |
| Area | 5,000 ha |
| Altitude | 140 - 150m |
| Year of IBA assessment | 2000 |
Site description Area which are located to the south-east from Akbulak town is one part of the large fly route of geeses during spring migration. This route is known more then 100 years.
Populations of IBA trigger species
| Species | Season | Period | Population estimate | Quality of estimate | IBA Criteria | IUCN Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lesser White-fronted Goose Anser erythropus | passage | 1997 | 200-350 individuals | poor | A1, A4i, B1i | Vulnerable |
| Red-breasted Goose Branta ruficollis | passage | 1997 | 2,430 individuals | medium | A1, A4i, B1i | Endangered |
| Lesser Kestrel Falco naumanni | passage | 1997 | 60-100 individuals | medium | A1 | Least Concern |
| Pallid Harrier Circus macrourus | breeding | 1997 | 10 breeding pairs | good | A1, A3, B2 | Near Threatened |
| Sociable Lapwing Vanellus gregarius | breeding | 1997 | 5 breeding pairs | poor | A3 | Critically Endangered |
Habitats
| IUCN habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | Broadleaved deciduous woodland | 3% |
| Shrubland | Scrub | 1% |
| Grassland | Humid grasslands; Steppes and dry calcareous grassland | 75% |
| Wetlands (inland) | Rivers and streams; Standing freshwater | 20% |
| Artificial landscapes (terrestrial) | 1% |
Land use
| Land-use | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|
| agriculture | 75% |
| fisheries/aquaculture | 7% |
| forestry | 3% |
| hunting | 90% |
| nature conservation and research | 3% |
Conservation response Some of the forest is protected, but no more information is available currently. There is a special limitation on spring hunting.
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: Kulaksay lowland. Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 24/05/2013
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