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close| Location | Russia (European), Arkhangelsk region,Karelia Republic |
| Central coordinates | 35o 30.00' East 64o 30.00' North |
| IBA criteria | A4i, B1i, B1ii, B2, B3 |
| Area | 523,070 ha |
| Altitude | 0 - 150m |
| Year of IBA assessment | 2007 |
Ornithological information The area is a very important staging place for migrating C. cygnus, C. columbianus, B. bernicla, B. leucopsis and other geese and ducks, but no detailed information is available at the moment. It is certain this site meets criteria A4iii.
Site description A number of islands along the western shore of Onega Bay in the White sea.
Populations of IBA trigger species
| Species | Season | Period | Population estimate | Quality of estimate | IBA Criteria | IUCN Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Eider Somateria mollissima | non-breeding | 1988 | 5,000-6,000 individuals | - | B1i | Least Concern |
| Arctic Tern Sterna paradisaea | breeding | 1996 | 13,500-14,000 breeding pairs | good | A4i, B1i | Least Concern |
| Razorbill Alca torda | breeding | 1995 | 2,750 breeding pairs | good | B1ii, B3 | Least Concern |
| Black Guillemot Cepphus grylle | resident | 1995 | 2,100-2,200 [units unknown] | good | B1ii, B2 | Least Concern |
Protected areas
| Protected area | Designation | Area (ha) | Relationship with IBA | Overlap with IBA (ha) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Islands in Onega Bay | Wetlands of International Importance (Ramsar) | 3,600 | protected area contained by site | 3,600 |
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| Kuzova | Zakaznik | 0 | protected area overlaps with site | 0 | |
| Shuiostrovskiy | Nature Sanctuary or Partial Reserve | 10,000 | protected area overlaps with site | 3,306 |
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| Sorokski | Zakaznik | 73,900 | protected area overlaps with site | 0 |
Habitats
| IUCN habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | Native coniferous woodland; Wooded tundra | 20% |
| Grassland | Tundra | 5% |
| Sea | Open Sea; Sea inlets and coastal features | 50% |
| Wetlands (inland) | Rivers and streams | - |
| Coastline | Shingle & stony beaches; Tidal rivers & enclosed tidal waters | - |
Land use
| Land-use | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|
| fisheries/aquaculture | 10% |
| not utilised | 90% |
| other | 30% |
| tourism/recreation | 10% |
Conservation response A regional nature reserve covers part of this area. The site is also included in the Ramsar Sites List (confermed by the government in 1995). Part of IBAs is included in the Shadow List of RAmsar Sites (2000 year) - "Morskoi Zakaznik Sorokski" ("Marine Reserve Sorokski" (43900 ha).
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, V.V.Bianki, T.Yu.Khokhlova.
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Recommended citation BirdLife International (2013) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Onega Bay of the White Sea. Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 25/05/2013
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