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close| Location | Russia (European), Tambov region |
| Central coordinates | 40o 20.00' East 52o 44.00' North |
| IBA criteria | A1, A4i, B1i |
| Area | 48,000 ha |
| Altitude | 121 - 162m |
| Year of IBA assessment | 2000 |
Site description A large flat depression surrounded by rivers Vorona, Palnoi Voronezh and Matyra. There are about 20 small swamps with total area upto 1000 ha. Used as extensive agricultural land.
Populations of IBA trigger species
| Species | Season | Period | Population estimate | Quality of estimate | IBA Criteria | IUCN Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bean Goose Anser fabalis | passage | 1997 | 5,000-7,000 individuals | medium | A4i, B1i | Least Concern |
| Greater White-fronted Goose Anser albifrons | passage | 1997 | 4,000-5,000 individuals | medium | B1i | Least Concern |
| Greylag Goose Anser anser | passage | 1997 | 1,500-2,000 individuals | medium | B1i | Least Concern |
| Corncrake Crex crex | breeding | 1997 | 250-300 breeding pairs | good | A1 | Least Concern |
| Common Crane Grus grus | passage | 1997 | 500-600 individuals | medium | B1i | Least Concern |
Habitats
| IUCN habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | Alluvial and very wet forest; Wooded steppe | 10% |
| Grassland | Humid grasslands; Steppes and dry calcareous grassland | 30% |
| Wetlands (inland) | Fens, transition mires and springs; Rivers and streams; Standing freshwater | 15% |
| Artificial landscapes (terrestrial) | Arable land; Forestry plantations; Highly improved re-seeded landscapes; Perennial crops, orchards and groves; Urban parks and gardens | 70% |
Land use
| Land-use | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|
| agriculture | 80% |
| forestry | 10% |
| hunting | 90% |
| tourism/recreation | 10% |
Conservation response There are plans for creation of Zapovednik here.
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 M.M.Zabelin
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Recommended citation BirdLife International (2013) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Zavoronezhski area. Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 19/06/2013
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