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close| Location | Russia (European), Ryazan' region |
| Central coordinates | 41o 45.00' East 54o 50.00' North |
| IBA criteria | A1, A4i, A4iii, B1i |
| Area | 22,400 ha |
| Altitude | 80 - 122m |
| Year of IBA assessment | 2000 |
Site description The IBA is located between the Oka and Moksha rivers, far away from any villages, and contains many lakes.
Populations of IBA trigger species
| Species | Season | Period | Population estimate | Quality of estimate | IBA Criteria | IUCN Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greater White-fronted Goose Anser albifrons | passage | 1996 | 12-15,000 individuals | medium | A4i, B1i | Least Concern |
| Greylag Goose Anser anser | passage | 1996 | 600-800 individuals | medium | B1i | Least Concern |
| Corncrake Crex crex | breeding | 1996 | 150-200 breeding pairs | - | A1 | Least Concern |
| A4iii Species group - waterbirds | passage | 1996 | 20,000 individuals | unknown | A4iii |
Protected areas
| Protected area | Designation | Area (ha) | Relationship with IBA | Overlap with IBA (ha) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oka and Pra River Floodplains | Wetlands of International Importance (Ramsar) | 161,542 | protected area contains site | 22,400 |
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Local conservation groups The local conservation group below is working to support conservation at this IBA.
| Name | Year formed |
|---|---|
| Young ecologists center in Kasimov | 2005 |
Habitats
| IUCN habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | Mixed woodland | 10% |
| Shrubland | Scrub | 15% |
| Grassland | Humid grasslands | 80% |
| Wetlands (inland) | Rivers and streams; Standing freshwater | 15% |
Land use
| Land-use | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|
| agriculture | 20% |
| forestry | 10% |
| tourism/recreation | 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 E.A.Goryunov
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Recommended citation BirdLife International (2013) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Valley complex of Moksha and Oka rivers. Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 26/05/2013
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