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close| Location | Russia (European), Arkhangelsk region |
| Central coordinates | 35o 45.00' East 65o 5.00' North |
| IBA criteria | A1, A4i, B1i, B2 |
| Area | 125,330 ha |
| Altitude | 0 - 100m |
| Year of IBA assessment | 2008 |
Site description The area is located on the northern edge of Onega bay, and forms a complex with Onezhskaya Guba in the White Sea.
Populations of IBA trigger species
| Species | Season | Period | Population estimate | Quality of estimate | IBA Criteria | IUCN Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steller's Eider Polysticta stelleri | non-breeding | 1994 | 200-1,000 individuals | medium | A1, A4i, B1i | Vulnerable |
| Common Eider Somateria mollissima | breeding | 1996 | 1,600-2,100 breeding pairs | good | B1i | Least Concern |
| Common Goldeneye Bucephala clangula | non-breeding | 1994 | 700-1,000 individuals | - | B1i | Least Concern |
| Mew Gull Larus canus | breeding | 1996 | 660-800 breeding pairs | medium | B2 | Least Concern |
| Arctic Tern Sterna paradisaea | breeding | 2006 | 5,000-12,500 breeding pairs | good | A4i, B1i | Least Concern |
Protected areas
| Protected area | Designation | Area (ha) | Relationship with IBA | Overlap with IBA (ha) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solovetsky Historical Cultural and Natural Complex | Historical - Natural Museum/Zapovednik | 30,000 | protected area contained by site | 30,000 |
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Local conservation groups The local conservation group below is working to support conservation at this IBA.
| Name | Year formed |
|---|---|
| Caretakers of Solovetskiye ostrova | 2004 |
Habitats
| IUCN habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | Wooded tundra | 50% |
| Grassland | Tundra | - |
| Sea | Open Sea; Sea inlets and coastal features | - |
| Wetlands (inland) | Fens, transition mires and springs; Raised bogs; Rivers and streams; Standing freshwater | - |
| Coastline | Tidal rivers & enclosed tidal waters | - |
| Artificial landscapes (terrestrial) | Arable land; Forestry plantations; Other urban and industrial areas | 4% |
| Unknown | 10% |
Land use
| Land-use | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|
| forestry | 80% |
| nature conservation and research | 90% |
| tourism/recreation | 30% |
Conservation response Solovetski Archipelago is mainly protecetd for its cultural value and is included in the UNESCO list of World Heritage Sites.
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 A.E.Cherenkov, V.Yu.Semashko, G.M.Tertitskiy.
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Recommended citation BirdLife International (2013) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Solovetski Archipelago and Zjizjginski island. Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 19/06/2013
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