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close| Location | Russia (European), Voronezh region |
| Central coordinates | 42o 0.00' East 50o 42.00' North |
| IBA criteria | A1 |
| Area | 16,178 ha |
| Altitude | 104 - 150m |
| Year of IBA assessment | 2000 |
Ornithological information In total about 100 species are breeding in Zapovednik.
Site description Alluvial forest and meadows along the most unspoilt part of Khoper valley, with little disturbance from human activity.
Populations of IBA trigger species
| Species | Season | Period | Population estimate | Quality of estimate | IBA Criteria | IUCN Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| White-tailed Eagle Haliaeetus albicilla | resident | 1996 | 3-5 breeding pairs | good | A1 | Least Concern |
| Eastern Imperial Eagle Aquila heliaca | winter | 1994 | 10 individuals | - | A1 | Vulnerable |
| Corncrake Crex crex | breeding | 1996 | 30 breeding pairs | medium | A1 | Least Concern |
Protected areas
| Protected area | Designation | Area (ha) | Relationship with IBA | Overlap with IBA (ha) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Khopersky | Zapovednik | 16,178 | is identical to site | 16,178 |
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Habitats
| IUCN habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | Alluvial and very wet forest | 84% |
| Grassland | Humid grasslands | 4% |
| Wetlands (inland) | Rivers and streams; Standing freshwater | 10% |
| Artificial landscapes (terrestrial) | Forestry plantations | 5% |
Land use
| Land-use | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|
| nature conservation and research | 100% |
Conservation response A complex monitoring scheme for the whole ecosystem is ongoing within the Zapovednik.
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 I.I.Vorobiev, A.A.Zolotarev
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Recommended citation BirdLife International (2013) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Khoper Nature Reserve. Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 21/05/2013
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