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close| Location | Azerbaijan, Belokany,Kakhi,Zakataly |
| Central coordinates | 46o 29.00' East 41o 27.00' North |
| IBA criteria | A1, B2 |
| Area | 5,000 ha |
| Altitude | 100 - 500m |
| Year of IBA assessment | 2000 |
Ornithological information This is a notable site for forest raptors, especially Aquila heliaca; with Accipiter brevipes probably breeding and Pandion haliaetus a rare visitor throughout the year. Species of global conservation concern that do not meet IBA criteria: Haliaeetus albicilla (formerly bred, with probably 1 pair surviving). Significant proportion (³1%) of national population breeding at site: Ciconia nigra (5-6 pairs).
Site description Patches of tugai forests with Populus, Salix, etc. in the Alazani river valley adjacent to the Georgian border. Land-uses include forestry and some cattle- and sheep-grazing.
Populations of IBA trigger species
| Species | Season | Period | Population estimate | Quality of estimate | IBA Criteria | IUCN Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lesser Spotted Eagle Aquila pomarina | breeding | - | 12-15 breeding pairs | - | B2 | Least Concern |
| Eastern Imperial Eagle Aquila heliaca | breeding | - | 8-10 breeding pairs | - | A1 | Vulnerable |
Local conservation groups The local conservation group below is working to support conservation at this IBA.
| Name | Year formed |
|---|---|
| Zaqatala branch of Azerbaijan Ornithological Society | 1980 |
Habitats
| IUCN habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | Broadleaved deciduous woodland | 100% |
Land use
| Land-use | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|
| forestry | - |
| agriculture | - |
Management considerations Threatened by illegal tree-felling (`Other' threat).
Protection status National None International None
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Recommended citation BirdLife International (2013) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Alazani river valley. Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 24/05/2013
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