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Lower Urushten river
| Location | Russia (European), Krasnodarski kray |
| Central coordinates | 40o 40.00' East 43o 57.00' North |
| IBA criteria | A1, B2, B3 |
| Area | 2,000 ha |
| Altitude | 800 - 1,900m |
| Year of IBA assessment | 2008 |
Site description Area located in the mountainous part of Krasnodarski region.
Populations of IBA trigger species
| Species | Season | Period | Population estimate | Quality of estimate | IBA Criteria | IUCN Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Griffon Vulture Gyps fulvus | resident | 1996 | 21-24 breeding pairs | good | B2 | Least Concern |
| Tawny Owl Strix aluco | resident | 1996 | 100 breeding pairs | good | B3 | Least Concern |
| Middle Spotted Woodpecker Dendrocopos medius | resident | 1996 | 20 breeding pairs | medium | B3 | Least Concern |
| Semi-collared Flycatcher Ficedula semitorquata | breeding | 2004-2006 | 30-50 breeding pairs | good | A1 | Near Threatened |
Protected areas
| Protected area | Designation | Area (ha) | Relationship with IBA | Overlap with IBA (ha) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Psebaiskiy | Zakaznik | 37,400 | protected area contains site | 2,000 |
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Habitats
| IUCN habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | Broadleaved deciduous woodland; Native coniferous woodland | 35% |
| Shrubland | Scrub | 10% |
| Grassland | Alpine, subalpine and boreal grassland | 20% |
| Wetlands (inland) | Rivers and streams | 5% |
| Rocky areas | 30% |
Land use
| Land-use | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|
| agriculture | 100% |
| nature conservation and research | 100% |
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 P.A.Tilba
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Recommended citation BirdLife International (2013) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Lower Urushten river. Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 20/06/2013
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