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close| Location | Russia (European), Tver region |
| Central coordinates | 32o 40.00' East 56o 2.00' North |
| IBA criteria | A1, B1i |
| Area | 3,610 ha |
| Altitude | 100 - 150m |
| Year of IBA assessment | 2000 |
Ornithological information Low numbers (mean densities) of birds typically breed in such habitats, but the sustainability of such habitats is of high importance for many bird species.
Site description A typical area of good quality marsh and bog habitat in the southern part of the taiga zone.
Populations of IBA trigger species
| Species | Season | Period | Population estimate | Quality of estimate | IBA Criteria | IUCN Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greater White-fronted Goose Anser albifrons | passage | 1990 | 1,000 individuals | poor | B1i | Least Concern |
| Corncrake Crex crex | breeding | 1990 | 10-20 breeding pairs | good | A1 | Least Concern |
| Great Snipe Gallinago media | breeding | 1990 | 10-20 breeding pairs | good | A1 | Near Threatened |
Protected areas
| Protected area | Designation | Area (ha) | Relationship with IBA | Overlap with IBA (ha) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boloto Stakhovskiy Mokh | Zakaznik | 10,296 | protected area contains site | 3,610 |
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Habitats
| IUCN habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | Mixed woodland; Native coniferous woodland | 10% |
| Wetlands (inland) | Fens, transition mires and springs | 80% |
| Artificial landscapes (terrestrial) | Highly improved re-seeded landscapes | 10% |
Land use
| Land-use | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|
| hunting | 100% |
| tourism/recreation | 50% |
Other biodiversity There are a places with nationally and regionally rare plants on marshes.
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 V.I.Nikolaev
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Recommended citation BirdLife International (2013) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Stakhovski marshes. Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 24/05/2013
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