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close| Location | Russia (European), Ryazan' region |
| Central coordinates | 40o 45.00' East 54o 20.00' North |
| IBA criteria | A1, A4i, A4iii, B1i |
| Area | 22,000 ha |
| Altitude | 90 - 115m |
| Year of IBA assessment | 2000 |
Site description Large meadows located in one of the widest parts of the Oka river floodplain, used for agriculture (mainly for hay).
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 | 15,000-20,000 individuals | medium | A4i, B1i | Least Concern |
| Greylag Goose Anser anser | passage | 1996 | 1,000-1,500 individuals | medium | B1i | Least Concern |
| Corncrake Crex crex | breeding | 1996 | 80-120 breeding pairs | medium | A1 | Least Concern |
| Eurasian Golden Plover Pluvialis apricaria | passage | 1996 | 8,000-10,000 individuals | medium | B1i | Least Concern |
| A4iii Species group - waterbirds | passage | 1996 | - | 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 | 22,000 |
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Local conservation groups The local conservation group below is working to support conservation at this IBA.
| Name | Year formed |
|---|---|
| Caretakers of Shilovskaya poima Oki | 2002 |
Habitats
| IUCN habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Grassland | Humid grasslands | 54% |
| Wetlands (inland) | Raised bogs; Rivers and streams; Standing freshwater | 8% |
| Artificial landscapes (terrestrial) | Arable land; Highly improved re-seeded landscapes | 25% |
Land use
| Land-use | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|
| agriculture | 30% |
| hunting | 80% |
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: Shilovo flood-plain of Oka river. Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 22/05/2013
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