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close| Location | Russia (European), Nenetski region |
| Central coordinates | 53o 30.00' East 68o 35.00' North |
| IBA criteria | A3, A4i, A4iii, B1i, B2 |
| Area | 338,250 ha |
| Altitude | 1 - 139m |
| Year of IBA assessment | 2000 |
Ornithological information Very poor data based on extrapolations from count data (individuals per sq.km). These data are very approximate but allow the assignment of criteria A4iii, A4i and B1i. NOTE: ESTIMATES OF TOTAL BIRD NUMBERS CANNOT BE CONSIDERED AS ACCURATE.
Site description Northern part of the Russki Zavorot Peninsula.
Populations of IBA trigger species
| Species | Season | Period | Population estimate | Quality of estimate | IBA Criteria | IUCN Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bean Goose Anser fabalis | breeding | 1996 | 1,700 breeding pairs | poor | A4i, B1i | Least Concern |
| Greater White-fronted Goose Anser albifrons | breeding | 1996 | 2,500 breeding pairs | - | A3, B1i | Least Concern |
| Tundra Swan Cygnus columbianus | breeding | 1996 | 60 breeding pairs | poor | A3, A4i, B1i | Least Concern |
| Northern Pintail Anas acuta | breeding | 1996 | 6,500 breeding pairs | poor | A4i, B1i, B2 | Least Concern |
| Greater Scaup Aythya marila | breeding | 1996 | 8,500 breeding pairs | poor | A3, A4i, B1i | Least Concern |
| King Eider Somateria spectabilis | breeding | 1996 | 3,000 breeding pairs | poor | A3, A4i, B1i | Least Concern |
| Long-tailed Duck Clangula hyemalis | breeding | 1996 | 8,000 breeding pairs | poor | A3 | Vulnerable |
| Common Goldeneye Bucephala clangula | breeding | 1996 | 1,000 breeding pairs | poor | B1i | Least Concern |
| Arctic Loon Gavia arctica | breeding | 1996 | 500 breeding pairs | poor | A4i, B1i | Least Concern |
| A4iii Species group - waterbirds | breeding | 1996 | - | unknown | A4iii |
Protected areas
| Protected area | Designation | Area (ha) | Relationship with IBA | Overlap with IBA (ha) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nenetskiy | Zakaznik | 440,000 | protected area overlaps with site | 231,226 |
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| Nenetskiy | Zapovednik | 313,400 | protected area overlaps with site | 0 |
Habitats
| IUCN habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Grassland | Tundra | 75% |
| Wetlands (inland) | Rivers and streams; Standing freshwater; Tidal rivers and enclosed tidal waters | 40% |
Land use
| Land-use | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|
| agriculture | 50% |
| fisheries/aquaculture | 20% |
| hunting | 100% |
Conservation response There is a project to establish Nenetsky Zapovednik in this area. A scientific programme with Groningen University (Netherlands) is ongoing.
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 V.A.Buzun
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Recommended citation BirdLife International (2013) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Russki Zavorot Peninsula and eastern part of Malozemelskaya Tundra. Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 20/06/2013
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