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close| Location | Russia (European), Arkhangelsk region,Nenetski region |
| Central coordinates | 57o 17.00' East 68o 10.00' North |
| IBA criteria | A4i, A4iii, B1i, B2 |
| Area | 200,000 ha |
| Altitude | |
| Year of IBA assessment | 2008 |
Ornithological information Important for breeding and moulting swans (500), geese (20,000--30,000), and diving ducks (20,000). Recent count data are not available for any bird species.
Site description Low-lying marshy tundra with lakes.
Populations of IBA trigger species
| Species | Season | Period | Population estimate | Quality of estimate | IBA Criteria | IUCN Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bean Goose Anser fabalis | non-breeding | 2006 | 15,000-20,000 individuals | medium | A4i, B1i | Least Concern |
| Greater White-fronted Goose Anser albifrons | non-breeding | 2006 | 7,000-12,000 individuals | medium | B1i | Least Concern |
| Northern Pintail Anas acuta | breeding | 2006 | 1,000-1,500 breeding pairs | medium | B2 | Least Concern |
| Black Scoter Melanitta nigra | passage | 2006 | 10,000-20,000 individuals | medium | A4i, B1i | Not Recognised |
| A4iii Species group - waterbirds | unknown | - | 20,000 individuals | unknown | A4iii |
Habitats
| IUCN habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Wetlands (inland) | Rivers and streams; Standing freshwater | 47% |
| Grassland | Humid grasslands; Tundra | 43% |
Land use
| Land-use | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|
| rangeland/pastureland | 70% |
| energy production and mining | 3% |
| hunting | 100% |
| not utilised | 25% |
Acknowledgements The identification of IBAs and information collected between 1980 and 2009 provided by the IBA network of the Russian Bird Conservation Union (RBCU).
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Recommended citation BirdLife International (2013) Important Bird Areas factsheet: River Chernaya. Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 26/05/2013
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