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close| Location | Russia (European), Ryazan' region |
| Central coordinates | 39o 45.00' East 54o 50.00' North |
| IBA criteria | A1, A4i, A4iii, B1i |
| Area | 12,000 ha |
| Altitude | 98 - 106m |
| Year of IBA assessment | 2000 |
Ornithological information Up to 20,000 waterfowl stop over on migration.
Site description Large meadows located in one of the widest parts of the Oka river floodplain, used for agriculture (mainly for hay and pasture).
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 | 10,000-15,000 individuals | medium | A4i, B1i | Least Concern |
| Greylag Goose Anser anser | passage | 1996 | 500-800 individuals | medium | B1i | Least Concern |
| Corncrake Crex crex | breeding | 1996 | 40-60 breeding pairs | medium | A1 | Least Concern |
| Great Snipe Gallinago media | breeding | 1996 | 60-100 breeding pairs | medium | A1, A4i, B1i | Near Threatened |
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 | 12,000 |
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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 Solotchinskaya poima Oki | 2005 |
Habitats
| IUCN habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | Mixed woodland | 5% |
| Shrubland | Scrub | 10% |
| Grassland | Humid grasslands | 60% |
| Wetlands (inland) | Fens, transition mires and springs; Rivers and streams; Standing freshwater | 22% |
| Artificial landscapes (terrestrial) | Arable land | 10% |
Land use
| Land-use | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|
| agriculture | 35% |
| forestry | 5% |
| hunting | 60% |
| tourism/recreation | 15% |
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: Solotcha flood-plain of Oka river. Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 22/05/2013
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