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close| Location | Azerbaijan, Ismailly,Kuba |
| Central coordinates | 48o 7.00' East 41o 2.00' North |
| IBA criteria | A1, A3 |
| Area | 9,000 ha |
| Altitude | 1,000 - 3,629m |
| Year of IBA assessment | 2000 |
Ornithological information The subalpine and alpine zones support at least two of the 10 species in Europe that are restricted (when breeding) to the Eurasian high-montane biome. Breeding species of global conservation concern that do not meet IBA criteria: Aegypius monachus (3-4 pairs). Significant proportion (³1%) of national population breeding at site: Gypaetus barbatus (1+ pair), Neophron percnopterus (4-5 pairs), Gyps fulvus (8-10 pairs) and Bubo bubo (2+ pairs).
Site description One of the four highest peaks of the Great Caucasus in Azerbaijan. Habitats include ravines, subalpine meadows, rock, mountain forests (on south-western slopes only). There are some abandoned orchards on the southern slopes. Part of the area is leased by the Hunters' Society of Azerbaijan.
Populations of IBA trigger species
| Species | Season | Period | Population estimate | Quality of estimate | IBA Criteria | IUCN Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caucasian Grouse Tetrao mlokosiewiczi | resident | - | 100 breeding pairs | - | A1, A3 | Near Threatened |
| Caucasian Snowcock Tetraogallus caucasicus | resident | - | common [units unknown] | - | A3 | Least Concern |
| Eastern Imperial Eagle Aquila heliaca | resident | - | 2 breeding pairs | - | A1 | Vulnerable |
Protected areas
| Protected area | Designation | Area (ha) | Relationship with IBA | Overlap with IBA (ha) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ismailly | Game Reserve | 0 | protected area overlaps with site | 0 |
Local conservation groups The local conservation group below is working to support conservation at this IBA.
| Name | Year formed |
|---|---|
| Info avialable at AOS | 2005 |
Habitats
| IUCN habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | Mixed woodland; Treeline ecotone | - |
| Grassland | Alpine, subalpine and boreal grassland | - |
| Rocky areas | Scree & boulders | - |
| Artificial landscapes (terrestrial) | Perennial crops, orchards and groves | - |
Land use
| Land-use | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|
| hunting | - |
| agriculture | - |
Management considerations Subalpine meadows are damaged by intensive grazing and poaching is a further threat. There is a hunting lodge near the mountain.
Protection status National Partial International NoneIBA partly covered by Game Reserve (Ismailly).
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Recommended citation BirdLife International (2013) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Mount Babadag. Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 20/05/2013
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