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close| Location | Russia (European), Vologda region,Yaroslavl' region |
| Central coordinates | 38o 0.00' East 58o 35.00' North |
| IBA criteria | A1, B1i, B2 |
| Area | 615,600 ha |
| Altitude | 90 - 160m |
| Year of IBA assessment | 2000 |
Site description One of the largest artificial reserviors in European Russia, located between the Yaroslavl and Vologda regions.
Populations of IBA trigger species
| Species | Season | Period | Population estimate | Quality of estimate | IBA Criteria | IUCN Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greater White-fronted Goose Anser albifrons | passage | 1996 | 7,500 individuals | good | B1i | Least Concern |
| Northern Shoveler Anas clypeata | breeding | 1996 | 700 breeding pairs | good | B1i | Least Concern |
| White-tailed Eagle Haliaeetus albicilla | breeding | 1996 | 22-28 breeding pairs | medium | A1, B2 | Least Concern |
| Mew Gull Larus canus | breeding | 1996 | 1,750 breeding pairs | medium | B2 | Least Concern |
| Little Gull Larus minutus | breeding | 1996 | 150 breeding pairs | medium | B2 | Least Concern |
| Little Tern Sterna albifrons | breeding | 1996 | 150 breeding pairs | medium | B2 | Least Concern |
Protected areas
| Protected area | Designation | Area (ha) | Relationship with IBA | Overlap with IBA (ha) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alferovskiy | Zakaznik | 10,500 | protected area contained by site | 10,500 |
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| Darvinsky | Zapovednik | 112,630 | protected area contained by site | 112,630 |
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Habitats
| IUCN habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | Mixed woodland; Native coniferous woodland | 5% |
| Wetlands (inland) | Fens, transition mires and springs; Raised bogs; Rivers and streams; Standing freshwater; Water fringe vegetation | 90% |
| Artificial landscapes (terrestrial) | Arable land; Highly improved re-seeded landscapes; Other urban and industrial areas | 3% |
Land use
| Land-use | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|
| agriculture | 10% |
| hunting | 65% |
| nature conservation and research | 35% |
| tourism/recreation | 10% |
| urban/industrial/transport | 5% |
| water management | 40% |
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 S.V.Golubev, A.A.Rusinov, E.V.Chernova, G.S.Fedchuk, E.B.Gruzdev
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Recommended citation BirdLife International (2013) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Rybinsk reservoir. Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 20/06/2013
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