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close| Location | Russia (European), Adygeya Republic,Krasnodarski kray,Stavropolski kray |
| Central coordinates | 40o 19.00' East 43o 52.00' North |
| IBA criteria | A2, A3, B3 |
| Area | 280,335 ha |
| Altitude | 200 - 3,346m |
| Year of IBA assessment | 2008 |
Ornithological information Number of most species was the same up to 1995 year, when datasheet was recieving by RBCU.
Site description This IBA is located in the western part of the main Caucasian ridge.
Populations of IBA trigger species
| Species | Season | Period | Population estimate | Quality of estimate | IBA Criteria | IUCN Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caucasian Snowcock Tetraogallus caucasicus | resident | 1984 | 600 [units unknown] | good | A2, A3, B3 | Least Concern |
| Middle Spotted Woodpecker Dendrocopos medius | resident | 1984 | 50 [units unknown] | poor | B3 | Least Concern |
Protected areas
| Protected area | Designation | Area (ha) | Relationship with IBA | Overlap with IBA (ha) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kavkazskiy Zapovednik | UNESCO-MAB Biosphere Reserve | 295,700 | protected area overlaps with site | 263,277 |
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| Kavkazsky | Zapovednik | 280,335 | is identical to site | 280,335 |
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Habitats
| IUCN habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | Broadleaved deciduous woodland; Native coniferous woodland | 62% |
| Grassland | Alpine, subalpine and boreal grassland | 21% |
| Wetlands (inland) | Rivers and streams | 1% |
| Rocky areas | Scree & boulders | 16% |
Land use
| Land-use | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|
| nature conservation and research | 99% |
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 P.A.Tilba
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Recommended citation BirdLife International (2013) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Caucasus Biosphere Reserve. Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 18/06/2013
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