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close| Location | Russia (European), Penza region |
| Central coordinates | 46o 40.00' East 52o 55.00' North |
| IBA criteria | A1, B2 |
| Area | 40,000 ha |
| Altitude | 250 - 350m |
| Year of IBA assessment | 2000 |
Site description The largest tract of forest in the south-east of Penza region.
Populations of IBA trigger species
| Species | Season | Period | Population estimate | Quality of estimate | IBA Criteria | IUCN Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern Imperial Eagle Aquila heliaca | breeding | 1996 | 3-10 breeding pairs | poor | A1, B2 | Vulnerable |
Habitats
| IUCN habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | Alluvial and very wet forest; Mixed woodland; Native coniferous woodland | 70% |
| Grassland | Humid grasslands; Steppes and dry calcareous grassland | 20% |
| Artificial landscapes (terrestrial) | Arable land | 10% |
Land use
| Land-use | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|
| agriculture | 30% |
| forestry | 70% |
Conservation response Protection status not known.
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 V.P.Belik
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Recommended citation BirdLife International (2013) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Kuznetski forest. Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 25/05/2013
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