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close| Location | Russia (European), Bryansk region |
| Central coordinates | 31o 54.00' East 52o 46.00' North |
| IBA criteria | A1, A4i, A4iii, B1i, B2 |
| Area | 6,800 ha |
| Altitude | 131 - 140m |
| Year of IBA assessment | 2000 |
Ornithological information The IBA is the main feeding area for 25 pairs of Ciconia ciconia which breed in surrounding villages.
Site description Flood-plain of the Iput' river between the villages of Unechi and Kholevichi, which is flooded during spring and contains many ox-bow lakes.
Populations of IBA trigger species
| Species | Season | Period | Population estimate | Quality of estimate | IBA Criteria | IUCN Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bean Goose Anser fabalis | passage | 1996 | 3,000 individuals | poor | B1i | Least Concern |
| Greater White-fronted Goose Anser albifrons | passage | 1996 | 5,000-15,000 individuals | poor | A4i, B1i | Least Concern |
| Corncrake Crex crex | breeding | 1996 | 30-50 breeding pairs | medium | A1 | Least Concern |
| Black-tailed Godwit Limosa limosa | breeding | 1996 | 50-100 breeding pairs | medium | B2 | Near Threatened |
| Common Redshank Tringa totanus | breeding | 1996 | 50-100 breeding pairs | medium | B2 | Least Concern |
| A4iii Species group - waterbirds | passage | 1996 | 20,000 individuals | unknown | A4iii |
Habitats
| IUCN habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | Alluvial and very wet forest | 7% |
| Shrubland | Scrub | 50% |
| Grassland | Humid grasslands | 60% |
| Wetlands (inland) | Fens, transition mires and springs; Rivers and streams; Standing freshwater | 30% |
Land use
| Land-use | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|
| agriculture | 60% |
| forestry | 7% |
| not utilised | 30% |
Conservation response Unprotected.
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 S.M.Kosenko
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Recommended citation BirdLife International (2013) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Flood-plain of Iput' river in vicinity of Kholevichami. Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 21/05/2013
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