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close| Location | Russia (European), Novgorod region |
| Central coordinates | 31o 45.00' East 58o 15.00' North |
| IBA criteria | A1, A4i, A4iii, B1i, B2 |
| Area | 250,000 ha |
| Altitude | |
| Year of IBA assessment | 2000 |
Site description One of the largest lakes in central European Russia, with surrounding marshes and meadows.
Populations of IBA trigger species
| Species | Season | Period | Population estimate | Quality of estimate | IBA Criteria | IUCN Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lesser White-fronted Goose Anser erythropus | passage | 1993 | 15-20 individuals | poor | A1 | Vulnerable |
| Corncrake Crex crex | breeding | 1995 | 1,500-2,500 breeding pairs | medium | A1, B2 | Least Concern |
| Great Snipe Gallinago media | breeding | 1995 | 200-300 breeding pairs | poor | A1, A4i, B1i | Near Threatened |
| A4iii Species group - waterbirds | unknown | - | 20,000 individuals | unknown | A4iii |
Protected areas
| Protected area | Designation | Area (ha) | Relationship with IBA | Overlap with IBA (ha) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Novgorodski Zakaznik | Zapovednik | 8,600 | protected area overlaps with site | 8,600 | |
| Vostochno-Il'menskiy | Zakaznik | 9,463 | protected area contained by site | 9,463 |
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Habitats
| IUCN habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | 5% | |
| Grassland | Humid grasslands | 22% |
| Wetlands (inland) | Fens, transition mires and springs; Standing freshwater | 65% |
| Artificial landscapes (terrestrial) | Arable land; Highly improved re-seeded landscapes; Other urban and industrial areas | 8% |
Land use
| Land-use | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|
| agriculture | 13% |
| fisheries/aquaculture | 59% |
| forestry | 5% |
| hunting | 40% |
| tourism/recreation | 15% |
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.L.Mischenko, O.V.Sukhanova
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Recommended citation BirdLife International (2013) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Lake Il'men and adjoining marshy plain. Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 20/06/2013
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