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close| Location | Russia (European), Arkhangelsk region |
| Central coordinates | 44o 15.00' East 68o 0.00' North |
| IBA criteria | A1, A4i, A4iii, B1i, B2, B3 |
| Area | 21,060 ha |
| Altitude | 0 - 2m |
| Year of IBA assessment | 2000 |
Ornithological information The site is important for migrating waders in spring and autumn. Autumn migration is poorly studied. Many flocks congregate in different parts of the site and total 1000 moulting birds (Bucephala clangula, Aythya marila, Melanita nigra, Melanita fusca).
Site description The area is located about 420 km southeast of Arkhangelsk, on the eastern coast of the Kanin Peninsula, and covers the watersheds of the Torna and Shoina rivers, with the Shoina river forming the southern boundary of the site.
Populations of IBA trigger species
| Species | Season | Period | Population estimate | Quality of estimate | IBA Criteria | IUCN Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lesser White-fronted Goose Anser erythropus | passage | 1995 | 1,500 individuals | poor | A1, A4i, B1i | Vulnerable |
| Barnacle Goose Branta leucopsis | passage | 1995 | 1 individuals | medium | A4i, B1i | Least Concern |
| Barnacle Goose Branta leucopsis | breeding | 1994 | 1-2,000 breeding pairs | medium | A4i, B1i, B3 | Least Concern |
| Brent Goose Branta bernicla | passage | 1995 | 1 individuals | medium | A4i, B1i | Least Concern |
| Northern Pintail Anas acuta | breeding | 1995 | 1-3,000 breeding pairs | medium | B1i, B2 | Least Concern |
| Greater Scaup Aythya marila | breeding | 1995 | 1-3,000 breeding pairs | medium | A4i, B1i | Least Concern |
| Gyr Falcon Falco rusticolus | breeding | 1995 | 1 breeding pairs | - | B2 | Least Concern |
| Little Stint Calidris minuta | passage | 1995 | 1-10,000 individuals | medium | A4i, B1i | Least Concern |
| Curlew Sandpiper Calidris ferruginea | passage | 1995 | 1-10,000 individuals | medium | A4i, B1i | Least Concern |
| A4iii Species group - waterbirds | passage | 1995 | - | unknown | A4iii |
Protected areas
| Protected area | Designation | Area (ha) | Relationship with IBA | Overlap with IBA (ha) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shoinskiy | Zakaznik | 16,400 | protected area overlaps with site | 12,547 |
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Habitats
| IUCN habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Grassland | Tundra | - |
| Wetlands (inland) | Standing freshwater | - |
| Coastline | Mud flats & sand flats; Sand dunes & beaches; Tidal rivers & enclosed tidal waters | - |
Land use
| Land-use | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|
| agriculture | - |
| fisheries/aquaculture | - |
| hunting | - |
Conservation response Area has no protection status, but is included on the Shadow List of Wetlands of International Importance.
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 Krivenko, V.G. (1995) Inventory of Wetlands of International Importance in the Russian Federation. Final report. Ministry of protection of the environment and Natural Resourses of the Russian Federation. Centre for International Projects (unpublished).G.V.Vinogradov, V.O.Avdanin, V.G.Krivenko - compilers
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Recommended citation BirdLife International (2013) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Torna - Shoina watershed. Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 24/05/2013
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